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NCAABBMatchup
Iowa
#9 seed

Iowa

Final
73-72
Florida
#1 seed

Florida

Post-Game Review

Iowa (+75.2 scoring margin) played Florida (+86.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 81 points; the actual total was 145. Iowa held statistical advantages in 3 of 5 key categories.

•Florida averaged 11.6 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Iowa's 35.7% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.
•Florida averaged 11.9 turnovers per game this season. Iowa's ability to force mistakes was a factor.
•Florida dominated the boards with 45.4 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Iowa defeated Florida 73-72 in a closely contested game.

C+
Iowa Grade
C+
Florida Grade
C+
Iowa Grade
49%
IowaFG%
vs
48%
FloridaFG%
C+
Florida Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 2nd RoundBenchmark International Arena
9Iowa
vs
Florida1
Adjusted Efficiency
IowaIowa#23 Eff.
Adj. Offense124.8
Adj. Defense101.1
FloridaFlorida#4 Eff.
Adj. Offense126.9
Adj. Defense93.2

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.0Up-Tempo
Iowa+75.2Scoring Margin
Florida+86.8Scoring Margin
Offense75.2 PPG
Offense86.8 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.1%FG%47.8%
35.7%3P%30.8%
77.0%FT%71.0%
29.4RPG45.4
15.3APG16.6
9.7TOV11.9

Total Projection

Projected Total162.0
Iowa: 75.2Florida: 86.8
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Iowa3 advantages
2 advantagesFlorida
75.2 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.8 PPG
35.7%
Three-Point Shooting
30.8%
29.4 RPG
Rebounding
45.4 RPG
9.7 TOV/G
Ball Security
11.9 TOV/G
77.0%
Free Throw Shooting
71.0%

Statistical Comparison

IowaIowa
STAT
FloridaFlorida
75.2
PPG
86.8
0.0
Opp PPG
0.0
29.4
RPG
45.4
15.3
APG
16.6
49.1%
FG%
47.8%
35.7%
3P%
30.8%
77.0%
FT%
71.0%
7.1
SPG
6.7
2.0
BPG
5.1
9.7
TOV
11.9
Iowa

Iowa

Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Weaknesses
Rebounding concerns
Full Team Profile
Florida

Florida

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Weaknesses
Struggles from three-point range
Full Team Profile