Brandon Garrison leads Kentucky past LSU, setting up rematch with Missouri

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison had a standout performance in the SEC Tournament win over LSU.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the LSU Tigers 87-82 in the SEC Tournament, led by a strong performance from forward Brandon Garrison. Garrison finished with 17 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, playing a crucial role in the victory. Kentucky also got solid contributions from Otega Oweh (23 points) and Denzel Aberdeen (16 points), while limiting turnovers to just 5 for the game. The win sets up a rematch with the Missouri Tigers, who beat Kentucky earlier in SEC play.

Why it matters

Kentucky's win over LSU keeps their SEC Tournament hopes alive, setting up a rematch with a Missouri team that previously defeated them. The Wildcats will look to avenge that earlier loss and advance further in the tournament.

The details

Brandon Garrison stepped up in a big way for Kentucky, especially in the second half when he hit two 3-pointers and made an impact on the defensive end. Otega Oweh led the Wildcats in scoring with 23 points, while Denzel Aberdeen added 16. Kentucky's ability to limit turnovers to just 5 for the game was a key factor in the victory. However, the Wildcats' defense struggled at times, allowing LSU to get open looks.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Kentucky and Missouri will face off on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm EST.

The players

Brandon Garrison

A Kentucky Wildcats forward who had a standout performance in the win over LSU, finishing with 17 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Otega Oweh

A Kentucky Wildcats player who led the team in scoring with 23 points in the win over LSU.

Denzel Aberdeen

A Kentucky Wildcats player who scored 16 points in the win over LSU.

Kam Williams

A Kentucky Wildcats player who made his return to the floor in the win over LSU, scoring 3 points in 17 minutes of action.

Mark Pope

The head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The winner of the Kentucky-Missouri matchup will advance to the next round of the SEC Tournament.

The takeaway

Kentucky's win over LSU was a hard-fought victory that showcased the team's ability to limit turnovers and get strong performances from key players like Brandon Garrison. The Wildcats will need to tighten up their defense if they hope to avenge their earlier loss to Missouri and continue their run in the SEC Tournament.