The Wildcats then faced Kansas State in the NCAA championship game .
Kentucky advanced to the Tournament 's Final Four , where Spivey had 28 points and 16 rebounds in a 76 -- 74 win over Illinois .
The Kentucky then faced Kansas State in the NCAA championship game .
Kentucky advanced to the Tournament 's Final Four , where Spivey had 28 points and 16 rebounds in a 76 -- 74 win over Illinois .