Malachi Moreno hits buzzer beater for Kentucky Wildcats against LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Malachi Moreno delivered a game-winning jumper for the Kentucky Wildcats against LSU on January 6, 2026. After trailing by 16 points at halftime, Kentucky mounted a strong comeback to take their first lead in the final minutes. The game ended dramatically, with Moreno securing a one-point victory as time expired. The moment marks a significant highlight in Kentucky's sports season and Moreno's rising stardom.
- •Kentucky Wildcats came back from a 16-point halftime deficit.
- •Game-winning shot by Malachi Moreno occurred at the buzzer.
- •The Wildcats improved their conference record to 2-2 with the win.
- •Otega Oweh was fouled late but missed a crucial free throw.
- •Kentucky called a timeout with one second remaining before the decisive play.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Top 15 Kentucky sports moments of 2025-26: No. 3 Moreno's game-winner
"We're counting down the top 15 moments from the Kentucky Wildcats over the past year. No. 3 comes from Malachi Moreno against an SEC foe.
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