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NCAABBMatchup
McNeese
#12 seed

McNeese

Final
68-78
Vanderbilt
#5 seed

Vanderbilt

Post-Game Review

McNeese (+80.0 scoring margin) played Vanderbilt (+86.4 scoring margin). The projected total was 83 points; the actual total was 146. Vanderbilt held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•Vanderbilt averaged 6.3 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Vanderbilt's 35.5% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.
Result

Vanderbilt defeated McNeese 78-68 in a comfortable victory.

C+
McNeese Grade
B
Vanderbilt Grade
C+
McNeese Grade
47%
McNeeseFG%
vs
48%
VanderbiltFG%
B
Vanderbilt Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 1st RoundPaycom Center
12McNeese
vs
Vanderbilt5
Historical upset rate (12-seeds vs 5-seeds)35.4%

12-seeds upset 5-seeds 35.4% of the time — one of the most common upsets in March

Adjusted Efficiency
McNeeseMcNeese
VanderbiltVanderbilt#14 Eff.
Adj. Offense127.9
Adj. Defense100.4

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace83.2Up-Tempo
McNeese+80.0Scoring Margin
Vanderbilt+86.4Scoring Margin
Offense80.0 PPG
Offense86.4 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.8%FG%47.5%
31.9%3P%35.5%
74.7%FT%79.3%
35.2RPG35.3
14.2APG16.4
9.6TOV9.5

Total Projection

Projected Total166.4
McNeese: 80.0Vanderbilt: 86.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

McNeese0 advantages
3 advantagesVanderbilt
80.0 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.4 PPG
31.9%
Three-Point Shooting
35.5%
14.2 APG
Ball Movement
16.4 APG

Statistical Comparison

McNeeseMcNeese
STAT
VanderbiltVanderbilt
80.0
PPG
86.4
0.0
Opp PPG
0.0
35.2
RPG
35.3
14.2
APG
16.4
46.8%
FG%
47.5%
31.9%
3P%
35.5%
74.7%
FT%
79.3%
10.5
SPG
8.1
4.3
BPG
4.6
9.6
TOV
9.5
McNeese

McNeese

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Disruptive with steals
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Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Strong free throw shooting
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Strong shot-blocking presence
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