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NCAABBMatchup
Hofstra
#13 seed

Hofstra

24-11
Final
70-90
Alabama
#4 seed

Alabama

25-10

Post-Game Review

Hofstra (+16.0 scoring margin) played Alabama (+7.2 scoring margin). The projected total was 156 points; the actual total was 160. Alabama held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.

•Alabama averaged 16.1 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Hofstra held opponents to 59.6 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Hofstra was 5-0 in their last 5 games heading into this matchup, carrying strong momentum.
Result

Alabama defeated Hofstra 90-70 in a dominant performance.

B+
Hofstra Grade
B+
Alabama Grade
B+
Hofstra Grade
44%
HofstraFG%
vs
46%
AlabamaFG%
B+
Alabama Grade
Hofstra Scoring Trend
Alabama Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

Midwest Region — 1st RoundBenchmark International Arena
13Hofstra
vs
Alabama4
Historical upset rate (13-seeds vs 4-seeds)21.5%

13-seeds pull the upset 21.5% of the time historically

Adjusted Efficiency
HofstraHofstra
AlabamaAlabama#13 Eff.
Adj. Offense130.5
Adj. Defense102.4

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace83.7Up-Tempo
Hofstra+16.0Scoring Margin
Alabama+7.2Scoring Margin
Offense75.6 PPG
Offense91.7 PPG
Defense59.6 Opp PPG
Defense84.5 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

44.2%FG%45.8%
36.8%3P%35.8%
74.6%FT%76.5%
39.3RPG40.6
12.8APG16.1
10.6TOV9.8

Total Projection

Projected Total155.7
Hofstra: 80.1Alabama: 75.7
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Hofstra1 advantage
2 advantagesAlabama
75.6 PPG
Scoring Advantage
91.7 PPG
59.6 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
84.5 Opp PPG
12.8 APG
Ball Movement
16.1 APG

Statistical Comparison

HofstraHofstra
STAT
AlabamaAlabama
75.6
PPG
91.7
59.6
Opp PPG
84.5
39.3
RPG
40.6
12.8
APG
16.1
44.2%
FG%
45.8%
36.8%
3P%
35.8%
74.6%
FT%
76.5%
5.0
SPG
6.4
3.7
BPG
5.1
10.6
TOV
9.8

HofstraHofstra Recent Games

WvsMonmouthMonmouth
75-69
WvsTowsonTowson
68-65
WvsWilliam & MaryWilliam & Mary
92-61
WvsDrexelDrexel
62-51
WvsStony BrookStony Brook
67-58
W@NortheasternNortheastern
82-68
WvsHamptonHampton
79-43
9-1 SU

AlabamaAlabama Recent Games

LvsOle MissOle Miss
79-80
WvsAuburnAuburn
96-84
L@GeorgiaGeorgia
88-98
W@TennesseeTennessee
71-69
WvsMississippi StMississippi St
100-75
W@LSULSU
90-83
WvsArkansasArkansas
117-115
8-2 SU
Hofstra

Hofstra

24-11
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Elite defensive team
Dominant on the boards
Full Team Profile
Alabama

Alabama

25-10
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile