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Illinois
#13

Illinois

28-8
Final
65-55
Houston
#5

Houston

30-7

Post-Game Review

Illinois (+24.6 scoring margin) played Houston (+20.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 139 points; the actual total was 120. Illinois held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 7.2 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Houston held opponents to 56.3 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Illinois defeated Houston 65-55 in a comfortable victory.

A+
Illinois Grade
B+
Houston Grade
A+
Illinois Grade
46%
IllinoisFG%
vs
45%
HoustonFG%
B+
Houston Grade
Illinois Scoring Trend
Houston Scoring Trend

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace80.8Up-Tempo
Illinois+24.6Scoring Margin
Houston+20.8Scoring Margin
Offense84.4 PPG
Offense77.1 PPG
Defense59.8 Opp PPG
Defense56.3 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.3%FG%45.0%
34.7%3P%34.9%
78.9%FT%77.2%
40.7RPG36.6
14.7APG14.7
8.9TOV8.5

Total Projection

Projected Total138.8
Illinois: 70.4Houston: 68.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Illinois2 advantages
1 advantageHouston
84.4 PPG
Scoring Advantage
77.1 PPG
59.8 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
56.3 Opp PPG
40.7 RPG
Rebounding
36.6 RPG

Statistical Comparison

IllinoisIllinois
STAT
HoustonHouston
84.4
PPG
77.1
59.8
Opp PPG
56.3
40.7
RPG
36.6
14.7
APG
14.7
46.3%
FG%
45.0%
34.7%
3P%
34.9%
78.9%
FT%
77.2%
3.8
SPG
7.7
4.6
BPG
3.9
8.9
TOV
8.5

IllinoisIllinois Recent Games

WvsIowaIowa
71-59
W@HoustonHouston
65-55
WvsVCUVCU
76-55
WvsPennPenn
105-70
4-0 SU

HoustonHouston Recent Games

LvsIllinoisIllinois
55-65
WvsTexas A&MTexas A&M
88-57
WvsIdahoIdaho
78-47
2-1 SU
Illinois

Illinois

28-8
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Elite defensive team
Strong free throw shooting
Dominant on the boards
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile
Houston

Houston

30-7
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Elite defensive team
Strong free throw shooting
Full Team Profile