# Kentucky avoids upset with last-second three

> Kentucky's Alex Wilkins hits clutch three to beat Northern Arizona in final seconds.
- Title: Kentucky avoids upset with last-second three · CBS Sports
- Summary: Kentucky's Alex Wilkins hits clutch three to beat Northern Arizona in final seconds.
- Keywords: kentucky, northern arizona, mark pope, alex wilkins, clutch three, ncaa tournament, champions classic, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/kentucky-avoid-epic-upset-northern-arizona-last-second-three-mark-pope
- Published: 2026-11-14T02:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kentucky, northern arizona, mark pope, alex wilkins, clutch three, ncaa tournament, champions classic, sports
## Kentucky narrowly avoids upset
Kentucky escaped a near-historic upset loss on Friday against Northern Arizona with a last-second three-pointer win.

> ALEX WILKINS OMG😱 Clutch three to give Kentucky the late lead against 30-point underdog NAU! 🔥
## Kentucky's comeback struggle
Kentucky trailed by four points in the final minute after NAU missed the front-end of a one-and-one.
## Pope under pressure
Mark Pope's team struggled with a third loss in three games after a recent Champions Classic embarrassment.
## High expectations
Kentucky entered the 2026-27 season with a high-priced roster but faced multiple lowlights.
## Key takeaway

Kentucky narrowly avoided a historic upset loss to Northern Arizona with a last-second three-pointer, but Mark Pope faces mounting pressure this season.