Bedugul Coffee: Wisconsin upsets unbeaten Kentucky, will face Duke in NCAA men's championship game

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Wisconsin Beats Kentucky To Advance To NCAA Championship Game

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Wisconsin beat Kentucky, 71-64, in the Final Four on Saturday to advance to the NCAA championship game, ending the Wildcats perfect season.

The Badgers and Wildcats were neck and neck throughout much of the game. But while Wisconsin went on a strong run at the beginning of the second half, leading by 9 points at one point, Kentucky battled back to regain the lead with 7:40 left.

But the teams squared of for the rest of the half, exchanging leads for the final minutes.

With less than a minute left, Wisconsin lead Kentucky 68-64. Kentucky coach John Calipari called a timeout with 10 seconds left, but the Badgers held onto the lead.

Wisconsin will face off against Duke on Monday for the national championship title.

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