Wilkins' 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining lifts No. 24 Kentucky past Northern Arizona 78-77
(AP) — Alex Wilkins made a 3-pointer with 2. 24 Kentucky to a 78-77 win over Northern Arizona on Friday night.
In a thrilling finish, Kentucky's Alex Wilkins sank a last-second 3-pointer to clinch a dramatic 78-77 victory over Northern Arizona on Friday night. After suffering a 89-69 setback to No. 15 Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, the Wildcats staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming 13 lead changes and four ties to defeat the Lumberjacks.
With 18 seconds left in the game, Wilkins emerged from the crowd to rescue the Wildcats (3-1), who were trailing by four points at 77-73. The Lumberjacks (0-4) missed two crucial free throws in the final 13 seconds as Kentucky secured the upset win. Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno chipped in with 14 points each for the Wildcats, while Ousman N’Diaye tallied 11 points and Justin McBride added 10.
Kentucky trailed by five in the second half after leading by 13 in the first half, but a stellar performance from Chris Komin, who scored 25 points and hit five of the team’s 13 3-pointers, proved decisive. Lucas Toukam contributed 18 points for Northern Arizona. The Wildcats face Grambling on Monday, while Northern Arizona will host Embry Riddle on Tuesday.
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