No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win

Published January 25, 2022 9:01 PM

By STEVE McCLAIN
Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kellan Grady scored eight points in overtime, including consecutive 3-pointers about a minute apart, and Sahvir Wheeler added two free throws to lift No. 12 Kentucky over Mississippi State 82-74 on Tuesday night. Grady finished with 18 points and Oscar Tshiebwe added 21 points with 22 rebounds for Kentucky (16-3, 6-1 Southeastern Conference). Wildcats coach John Calipari got his 800th career on-court victory. Iverson Molinar scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half to lead Mississippi State.

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