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Illinois
#3 seed

Illinois

28-9
Final
62-71
UConn
#2 seed

UConn

34-6

Post-Game Review

Illinois (+11.1 scoring margin) played UConn (+11.0 scoring margin). The projected total was 151 points; the actual total was 133. UConn held statistical advantages in 4 of 6 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 6.9 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•UConn held opponents to 66.5 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•UConn averaged 11.2 turnovers per game this season. Illinois's ability to force mistakes was a factor.
•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in a comfortable victory.

B+
Illinois Grade
B+
UConn Grade
B+
Illinois Grade
46%
IllinoisFG%
vs
48%
UConnFG%
B+
UConn Grade
Illinois Scoring Trend
UConn Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

Final FourLucas Oil Stadium
3Illinois
vs
UConn2
Adjusted Efficiency
IllinoisIllinois#6 Eff.
Adj. Offense131.8
Adj. Defense97.9
UConnUConn#9 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.5
Adj. Defense94.5

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace80.9Up-Tempo
Illinois+11.1Scoring Margin
UConn+11.0Scoring Margin
Offense84.4 PPG
Offense77.5 PPG
Defense73.3 Opp PPG
Defense66.5 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.3%FG%48.2%
34.7%3P%35.2%
78.9%FT%71.6%
40.7RPG36.6
14.7APG18.4
8.9TOV11.2

Total Projection

Projected Total150.8
Illinois: 75.4UConn: 75.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Illinois4 advantages
2 advantagesUConn
73.3 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
66.5 Opp PPG
84.4 PPG
Scoring Advantage
77.5 PPG
40.7 RPG
Rebounding
36.6 RPG
8.9 TOV/G
Ball Security
11.2 TOV/G
78.9%
Free Throw Shooting
71.6%
14.7 APG
Ball Movement
18.4 APG

Statistical Comparison

IllinoisIllinois
STAT
UConnUConn
84.4
PPG
77.5
73.3
Opp PPG
66.5
40.7
RPG
36.6
14.7
APG
18.4
46.3%
FG%
48.2%
34.7%
3P%
35.2%
78.9%
FT%
71.6%
3.8
SPG
6.9
4.6
BPG
5.3
8.9
TOV
11.2

IllinoisIllinois Recent Games

LvsWisconsinWisconsin
88-91
W@MarylandMaryland
78-72
WvsOregonOregon
80-54
LvsMichiganMichigan
70-84
L@UCLAUCLA
94-95
W@USCUSC
101-65
WvsIndianaIndiana
71-51
5-5 SU

UConnUConn Recent Games

L@St John'sSt John's
52-72
WvsGeorgetownGeorgetown
67-51
WvsXavierXavier
93-68
L@MarquetteMarquette
62-68
WvsSeton HallSeton Hall
71-67
WvsSt John'sSt John's
72-40
W@VillanovaVillanova
73-63
7-3 SU
Illinois

Illinois

28-9
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Strong free throw shooting
Dominant on the boards
Strong shot-blocking presence
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
UConn

UConn

34-6
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Strong defensive team
Efficient shooting
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile