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Iowa
#9 seed

Iowa

24-13
Final
59-71
Illinois
#3 seed

Illinois

28-9

Post-Game Review

Iowa (+4.2 scoring margin) played Illinois (+11.1 scoring margin). The projected total was 152 points; the actual total was 130. Illinois held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 9.2 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in a comfortable victory.

B
Iowa Grade
B+
Illinois Grade
B
Iowa Grade
49%
IowaFG%
vs
46%
IllinoisFG%
B+
Illinois Grade
Iowa Scoring Trend
Illinois Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

South Region — Elite 8Toyota Center (Houston)
9Iowa
vs
Illinois3
Adjusted Efficiency
IowaIowa#23 Eff.
Adj. Offense124.8
Adj. Defense101.1
IllinoisIllinois#6 Eff.
Adj. Offense131.8
Adj. Defense97.9

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.8Up-Tempo
Iowa+4.2Scoring Margin
Illinois+11.1Scoring Margin
Offense75.2 PPG
Offense84.4 PPG
Defense71.0 Opp PPG
Defense73.3 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.1%FG%46.3%
35.7%3P%34.7%
77.0%FT%78.9%
29.4RPG40.7
15.3APG14.7
9.7TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total151.9
Iowa: 74.3Illinois: 77.7
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Iowa1 advantage
2 advantagesIllinois
75.2 PPG
Scoring Advantage
84.4 PPG
71.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
73.3 Opp PPG
29.4 RPG
Rebounding
40.7 RPG

Statistical Comparison

IowaIowa
STAT
IllinoisIllinois
75.2
PPG
84.4
71.0
Opp PPG
73.3
29.4
RPG
40.7
15.3
APG
14.7
49.1%
FG%
46.3%
35.7%
3P%
34.7%
77.0%
FT%
78.9%
7.1
SPG
3.8
2.0
BPG
4.6
9.7
TOV
8.9

IowaIowa Recent Games

L@Ohio StateOhio State
69-72
WvsMarylandMaryland
75-64
L@NebraskaNebraska
75-84
LvsMichiganMichigan
68-71
L@Penn StatePenn State
69-71
WvsOhio StateOhio State
74-57
L@WisconsinWisconsin
71-84
3-7 SU

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
Iowa

Iowa

24-13
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Weaknesses
Rebounding concerns
Full Team Profile
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