Late free throws lift Kentucky by Notre Dame

CLEVELAND — With everything at stake for Kentucky, the Wildcats stayed calm and made just enough plays to keep their unblemished season intact.

The shot at history and another NCAA title are still in reach.

Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds remaining, and the unbeaten Wildcats made their last nine shots to survive their toughest test to date, coming back after trailing for much of the second half to defeat Notre Dame 68-66 on Saturday night in the Midwest Regional final.

The Wildcats (38-0), seeking to become college basketball’s first undefeated champion in 39 years, advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis next week, where they will mee…

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