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Kentucky Wildcats Beat LSU With Christian Laettner Shot

Originally posted on College Sports Only | By Jim Weber | Last updated Jan 15, 2026 2:35 PM ET

34 years after losing to Duke on an almost identical play in the 1992 Elite Eight, Kentucky basketball hit a Christian Laettner-style shot to beat LSU on Wednesday night, 75-74.

MALACHI MORENO WINS IT IN UNREAL FASHION FOR KENTUCKY

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Kentucky (11-6 record) trailed by 18 points at the half before storming back and winning the game at the buzzer.

Ironically, it was Kentucky on the other end of the most famous shot in the history of college basketball, Christian Laettner's iconic basket to beat UK in the 1992 Elite Eight.

March 28, 1992: The Christian Laettner Shot.

Elite 8, Philadelphia, Duke 104 Kentucky 103 OT.
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Wildcat fans are hoping this win will turn around a disappointing season that started with UK ranked #9 in the preseason but has featured inconsistent play and unexpected losses.

This article was written by College Sports Only for publication on yardbarker.com.

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