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Oakland University 80, Kentucky 76

Oakland players celebrate after defeating Kentucky in a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
Oakland players celebrate after defeating Kentucky in a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke celebrates as time runs out in the team's college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke celebrates as time runs out in the team's college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Rob Dillingham (0) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Rob Dillingham (0) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
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Kentucky's Antonio Reeves (12) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway (2) during the first half.
Kentucky's Antonio Reeves (12) shoots against Oakland's Chris Conway (2) during the first half.
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Kentucky's Rob Dillingham, right, dives for the ball next to Oakland's Rocket Watts, left, during the first half.
Kentucky's Rob Dillingham, right, dives for the ball next to Oakland's Rocket Watts, left, during the first half.
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Kentucky coach John Calipari calls out to the team during the first half.
Kentucky coach John Calipari calls out to the team during the first half.
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Kentucky's Adou Thiero (3) dunks in front of Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) during the first half.
Kentucky's Adou Thiero (3) dunks in front of Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) during the first half.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe calls out to the team during the first half.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe calls out to the team during the first half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer against Kentucky during the first half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer against Kentucky during the first half.
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Oakland's Trey Townsend (4) shoots next to Kentucky's Aaron Bradshaw (2) during the first half.
Oakland's Trey Townsend (4) shoots next to Kentucky's Aaron Bradshaw (2) during the first half.
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Oakland's Chris Conway (2) shoots over Kentucky's Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half.
Oakland's Chris Conway (2) shoots over Kentucky's Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half.
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Kentucky 's Zvonimir Ivisic (44) battles for the ball with Oakland's Blake Lampman during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Kentucky 's Zvonimir Ivisic (44) battles for the ball with Oakland's Blake Lampman during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024.
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Kentucky 's Adou Thiero dunks during the first half.
Kentucky 's Adou Thiero dunks during the first half.
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Oakland 's Chris Conway, lower right, scrambles for the ball with Kentucky's Adou Thiero during the first half.
Oakland 's Chris Conway, lower right, scrambles for the ball with Kentucky's Adou Thiero during the first half.
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Kentucky's Rob Dillingham (0) collides with Oakland's Blake Lampman during the first half.
Kentucky's Rob Dillingham (0) collides with Oakland's Blake Lampman during the first half.
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Oakland's Blake Lampman (11) passes the ball after getting possession away from Kentucky's Tre Mitchell during the first half.
Oakland's Blake Lampman (11) passes the ball after getting possession away from Kentucky's Tre Mitchell during the first half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Antonio Reeves (12) during the second half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) shoots a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Antonio Reeves (12) during the second half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
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Oakland's Rocket Watts (0) shoots over Justin Edwards (1) during the second half.
Oakland's Rocket Watts (0) shoots over Justin Edwards (1) during the second half.
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The Kentucy bench watches the final minutes of the team's loss to Oakland.
The Kentucy bench watches the final minutes of the team's loss to Oakland.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates the team's win over Kentucky.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates the team's win over Kentucky.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
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Kentucky 's Adou Thiero, left, fouls Oakland 's Trey Townsend during the second half.
Kentucky 's Adou Thiero, left, fouls Oakland 's Trey Townsend during the second half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke, left, makes a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Reed Sheppard during the second half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke, left, makes a 3-pointer over Kentucky's Reed Sheppard during the second half.
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Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates with DQ Cole after making a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
Oakland's Jack Gohlke (3) celebrates with DQ Cole after making a 3-point shot against Kentucky during the second half.
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Kentucky coach John Calipari, center, stands in front of the bench late in the second half of the team's basketball game against Oakland in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
Kentucky coach John Calipari, center, stands in front of the bench late in the second half of the team's basketball game against Oakland in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76.
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Players on the Kentucky bench watch late in the second half.
Players on the Kentucky bench watch late in the second half.
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