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COL BKB: Kentucky 73, Stanford 65 (OT)

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Published: Nov. 26, 2009 at 12:55 AM

CANCUN, Mexico, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- John Wall hit two free throws to send the game into overtime Wednesday and he finished with 26 points to lead No. 5 Kentucky past Stanford 73-65.

The Wildcats fought off the upset bid to capture the Cancun Challenge.

Patrick Patterson added 12 points and 11 rebounds in helping the Wildcats improve to 6-0. Kentucky held Stanford without a field goal in the overtime session.

Stanford (3-3) got 23 points and 13 rebounds from Landry Fields.

Jarrett Mann missed two free throws for Stanford with the Cardinal holding a 64-62 lead and only 9 seconds left to play in regulation. After those missed shots, Wall drove the lane and was fouled.

Stanford ended the first half on a 9-0 run and took a 38-32 lead at the break.

Topics: John Wall, Patrick Patterson
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