UConn Advances, Ousts Kentucky

In the nightcap from H-Town, Connecticut survived a second half rally from Kentucky and nipped the Wildcats 56-55 to advance to the national final on Monday night. The Huskies were up 10 at the half, but had to overcome a 16-5 run by the Wildcats to start the second half. In the end, Kemba Walker rose to the occasion, scoring 18 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists, as UConn is one win away from its third championship. For Kentucky, a great season comes to an end, with John Calipari's latest team of freshmen to head to a Final Four falling one point short of a title game appearance. In most likely their last college game, NBA lottery-bound point guard Brandon Knight had 17 points to lead Kentucky, while forward Terrence Jones added 11 points and 15 rebounds.