MVP: Anthony Davis, Kentucky

The freshman sensation led the Wildcats to the title game with 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting to go along with 14 rebounds and five blocks.

TURNING POINT

Senior Darius Miller's three-pointer with 5:07 to go gave Kentucky a seven-point lead and needed breathing room.

BY THE NUMBERS

34.8 Louisville's shooting percentage (24-for-69).

9 Consecutive shots missed by the Cardinals after pulling within 53-51.

23 Minutes for Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist due to foul trouble.