Marquette holds off Kentucky 74-66 (AP)

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Jerel McNeal and Marquette cut short Kentucky's record 49th NCAA tournament appearance. McNeal scored 20 points and Wesley Matthews hit eight free throws in the final 31 seconds to help the Golden Eagles beat the Wildcats 74-66 in the first round of the South Regional on Thursday. Marquette overcame 35 points by Kentucky senior Joe Crawford, who matched a career high before fouling out.



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