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NCAABBMatchup
Louisville
#6 seed

Louisville

24-11
Final
69-77
Michigan St
#3 seed

Michigan St

27-8

Post-Game Review

Louisville (+6.8 scoring margin) played Michigan St (+11.3 scoring margin). The projected total was 155 points; the actual total was 146. Michigan St held statistical advantages in 1 of 2 key categories.

•Louisville averaged 5.8 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Michigan St held opponents to 67.7 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
Result

Michigan St defeated Louisville 77-69 in a closely contested game.

B+
Louisville Grade
A
Michigan St Grade
B+
Louisville Grade
47%
LouisvilleFG%
vs
47%
Michigan StFG%
A
Michigan St Grade

Tournament Context

East Region — 2nd RoundKeyBank Center
6Louisville
vs
Michigan State3
Adjusted Efficiency
LouisvilleLouisville#19 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.6
Adj. Defense98.8
Michigan StMichigan St#11 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.2
Adj. Defense96.1

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.8Up-Tempo
Louisville+6.8Scoring Margin
Michigan St+11.3Scoring Margin
Offense84.8 PPG
Offense78.9 PPG
Defense78.0 Opp PPG
Defense67.7 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

47.0%FG%47.1%
35.7%3P%35.9%
76.9%FT%76.3%
38.5RPG39.8
17.1APG18.5
11.6TOV11.5

Total Projection

Projected Total154.7
Louisville: 76.2Michigan St: 78.5
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Louisville1 advantage
1 advantageMichigan St
78.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
67.7 Opp PPG
84.8 PPG
Scoring Advantage
78.9 PPG

Statistical Comparison

LouisvilleLouisville
STAT
Michigan StMichigan St
84.8
PPG
78.9
78.0
Opp PPG
67.7
38.5
RPG
39.8
17.1
APG
18.5
47.0%
FG%
47.1%
35.7%
3P%
35.9%
76.9%
FT%
76.3%
6.9
SPG
5.1
3.3
BPG
4.1
11.6
TOV
11.5

LouisvilleLouisville Recent Games

L@Michigan StMichigan St
69-77
WvsSouth FloridaSouth Florida
83-79
1-1 SU

Michigan StMichigan St Recent Games

L@UConnUConn
63-67
WvsLouisvilleLouisville
77-69
WvsN Dakota StN Dakota St
92-67
2-1 SU
Louisville

Louisville

24-11
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
Michigan St

Michigan St

27-8
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Full Team Profile