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COL BKB: Kentucky 78, Wichita State 76

Wichita State is no longer unbeaten, having fallen prey to a shocking upset.

The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate their 78-76 win over the unbeaten Wichita State Shockers in the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on March 23, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt
1 of 4 | The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate their 78-76 win over the unbeaten Wichita State Shockers in the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on March 23, 2014. UPI/Bill Greenblatt | License Photo

Wichita State is no longer unbeaten, having fallen prey to a shocking upset.

Andrew Harrison converted 3-of-4 foul shots down the stretch and Fred VanVleet's contested three-pointer fell short just prior to the buzzer, allowing Kentucky to reach the Sweet 16 by knocking off the Shockers, 78-76, in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Harrison ended up with 20 points for the Wildcats (26-10), who advance to take on Louisville next Friday in Indianapolis in the Midwest Region semifinals. Aaron Harrison added 19 points, with James Young and Julius Randle contributing 13 for the victors.

Cleanthony Early totaled a game-high 31 points for the Shockers (35-1), who set an NCAA record for most wins in one season without suffering a loss, but ultimately failed in their bid to reach the Final Four for the second straight year.

Ron Baker converted 4-of-6 shot from long range en route to 20 points, but VanVleet was held to four points on 1-of-6 shooting, including 0-for-4 from beyond the arc.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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