The Rupp Report: Cardiac Cats Survive Santa Clara in OT, Iowa State Awaits

In Episode 22 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill react to Kentucky’s thrilling overtime win over Santa Clara in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down how the Wildcats survived and advanced in one of the most intense games of the day. The guys dive into Kentucky’s late-game execution, key adjustments, and the clutch performances that ultimately swung the game in their favor. They also discuss what went wrong at times, what nearly cost the Cats, and how those lessons carry into the next round. Plus, a full preview of Kentucky’s second-round matchup against Iowa State, including key matchups, X-factors, and what the Wildcats must do to keep their March run alive. Tune in to The Rupp Report WEEKLY wherever you watch/listen to podcasts for the inside scoop on Kentucky basketball. Follow us: Instagram: @IsraelSchill @TylerJRuss X: @Israel_Schill @TylerJRuss Follow The Field of 68 Network: Instagram: @FieldOf68 X: @FO68PodNetwork Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.