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Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats — National Championship, April 2, 2012
59–67National Championship
About This Game
In a defensive grind that defined the 2012 NCAA Tournament, Kentucky outlasted Kansas 67-59 in a battle where efficiency and discipline mattered more than volume. Both teams made exactly 17 field goals, but the game was decided in the details: the Wildcats' 15 free throws to Kansas's 10 proved decisive, accounting for the final eight-point margin. This wasn't a shooting showcase—the Jayhawks fired 45 shots off the mark while Kentucky's defense forced 39 misses—but rather a test of execution in the halfcourt. Kentucky's superiority on the glass, pulling down 43 rebounds to Kansas's 35, gave them second chances and denied the Jayhawks critical opportunities. The Wildcats' interior defense was suffocating, swatting 11 shots to Kansas's 5 blocks, and they turned the game into exactly what they wanted: a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair where depth and fundamentals won out over flashes of brilliance. Every possession carried weight, every defensive stance mattered, and every free throw attempt felt like a potential game-decider. This is tournament basketball at its purest—a masterclass in defensive intensity where the margins between winning and going home are measured in rebounds and free throw discipline.
Game highlights: Kentucky's 43-35 rebounding advantage in tight contest, Free throw differential (15-10) sealed the victory, Defensive standoff with 11 combined blocks by Wildcats, Both teams identical on field goals made (17), Low-scoring defensive grind with combined 126 points
Summary written with AI from the official play-by-play.
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A national championship is the game college basketball fans never forget — and never stop talking about. A Gameprint of Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats turns that title run into custom wall art: every play of the championship on one Gameprint. It’s the birthday, graduation, or Father’s Day gift that beats another jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kansas Jayhawks play Kentucky Wildcats?
Kansas Jayhawks played Kentucky Wildcats in the National Championship on April 2, 2012 at Caesars Superdome.
What was the final score of Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats?
The final score was Kansas Jayhawks 59, Kentucky Wildcats 67.
What does the Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats Gameprint show?
Every possession — made shots, threes, free throws, misses and turnovers — from the official play-by-play of this game, laid out in order from tip-off to the final whistle, in your choice of team colors.
Is this a good gift for a Kansas Jayhawks or Kentucky Wildcats fan?
Yes — a Gameprint of Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats is a one-of-a-kind gift. Unlike generic team merchandise, it captures a specific game they actually care about. Popular for birthdays, graduations, Father’s Day, and holiday gifts.
Can I gift this to someone who was at the game?
Absolutely. If a friend or family member attended Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats, a Gameprint turns that memory into wall art — the actual plays from the game they watched live. Customize the colors to make it personal.
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Kansas vs Kentucky in numbers
- 3 lead changes
- 2 times tied
- 18-point largest lead (Kentucky)
- 8–0 run, the longest of the game (Kansas)
- 11 made threes (Kansas 5, Kentucky 6)
- 25 made free throws (Kansas 10, Kentucky 15)
Counted from the play-by-play behind this print — every possession on the poster is one of these plays.
