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Iowa
#9 seed

Iowa

24-13
Final
59-71
Illinois
#3 seed

Illinois

28-8

Post-Game Review

Iowa (+6.5 scoring margin) played Illinois (+24.6 scoring margin). The projected total was 144 points; the actual total was 130. Illinois held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 9.2 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Illinois held opponents to 59.8 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 Iowa 71-59 in a comfortable victory.

B+
Iowa Grade
A+
Illinois Grade
B+
Iowa Grade
49%
IowaFG%
vs
46%
IllinoisFG%
A+
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. Offense132.5
Adj. Defense97.8

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.8Up-Tempo
Iowa+6.5Scoring Margin
Illinois+24.6Scoring Margin
Offense75.2 PPG
Offense84.4 PPG
Defense68.8 Opp PPG
Defense59.8 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 Total144.0
Iowa: 67.5Illinois: 76.6
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Iowa0 advantages
3 advantagesIllinois
75.2 PPG
Scoring Advantage
84.4 PPG
68.8 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
59.8 Opp PPG
29.4 RPG
Rebounding
40.7 RPG

Statistical Comparison

IowaIowa
STAT
IllinoisIllinois
75.2
PPG
84.4
68.8
Opp PPG
59.8
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@IllinoisIllinois
59-71
W@NebraskaNebraska
77-71
W@FloridaFlorida
73-72
W@ClemsonClemson
67-61
3-1 SU

IllinoisIllinois Recent Games

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

Iowa

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