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Kentucky leads the way with top spot in March Madness

Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein holds the trophy after the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game against Arkansas on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Nashville. Kentucky won 78-63.
Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein holds the trophy after the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game against Arkansas on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Nashville. Kentucky won 78-63. Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein holds the trophy after the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament championship game against Arkansas on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Nashville. Kentucky won 78-63.

By Associated Press 2 min read

Kentucky’s chasing history, trying to become the first undefeated champion in March Madness since Indiana in 1976.

The Wildcats are seeded first overall in the tournament and tops in the Midwest Region, in search of six more wins for a perfect season.

The other No. 1 seeds are Villanova in the East, Duke in the South and Wisconsin in the West. The Badgers (31-3) secured the first top seed in program history after overcoming an 11-point deficit Sunday against Michigan State to win 80-69 in overtime.

The No. 2 seeds are Kansas in the Midwest, Virginia in the East, Gonzaga in the South and Arizona in the West.

Kentucky defeated Arkansas 78-63 on Sunday to improve to 34-0. The Wildcats will open Thursday against the winner of Tuesday’s play-in game between No. 16 seeds Manhattan and Hampton.