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NCAABBMatchup
McNeese
#12 seed

McNeese

28-6
Final
68-78
Vanderbilt
#5 seed

Vanderbilt

27-9

Post-Game Review

McNeese (+16.0 scoring margin) played Vanderbilt (+7.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 154 points; the actual total was 146. Vanderbilt held statistical advantages in 3 of 4 key categories.

•Vanderbilt averaged 6.3 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•McNeese held opponents to 64.0 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Vanderbilt's 35.5% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.
Result

Vanderbilt defeated McNeese 78-68 in a comfortable victory.

B+
McNeese Grade
B+
Vanderbilt Grade
B+
McNeese Grade
47%
McNeeseFG%
vs
48%
VanderbiltFG%
B+
Vanderbilt Grade
McNeese Scoring Trend
Vanderbilt Scoring Trend

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+16.0Scoring Margin
Vanderbilt+7.8Scoring Margin
Offense80.0 PPG
Offense86.4 PPG
Defense64.0 Opp PPG
Defense78.6 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 Total154.5
McNeese: 79.3Vanderbilt: 75.2
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

McNeese1 advantage
3 advantagesVanderbilt
64.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
78.6 Opp PPG
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
64.0
Opp PPG
78.6
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

McNeeseMcNeese Recent Games

W@SF AustinSF Austin
76-59
WvsUT Rio GrandeUT Rio Grande
84-80
W@NichollsNicholls
75-65
W@New OrleansNew Orleans
66-63
WvsUT Rio GrandeUT Rio Grande
75-68
WvsTexas A&M-CCTexas A&M-CC
70-54
W@N'Western StN'Western St
75-64
10-0 SU

VanderbiltVanderbilt Recent Games

L@ArkansasArkansas
75-86
W@FloridaFlorida
91-74
WvsTennesseeTennessee
75-68
W@TennesseeTennessee
86-82
W@Ole MissOle Miss
89-86
L@KentuckyKentucky
77-91
WvsGeorgiaGeorgia
88-80
6-4 SU
McNeese

McNeese

28-6
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Strong defensive team
Disruptive with steals
Full Team Profile
Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt

27-9
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Strong free throw shooting
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Strong shot-blocking presence
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile