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NCAABBMatchup
Santa Clara
#10 seed

Santa Clara

26-9
Final
84-89
Kentucky
#7 seed

Kentucky

22-14

Post-Game Review

Santa Clara (-6.1 scoring margin) played Kentucky (-2.2 scoring margin). The projected total was 168 points; the actual total was 173. Kentucky held statistical advantages in 1 of 1 key categories.

•Kentucky held opponents to 83.0 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
Result

Kentucky defeated Santa Clara 89-84 in a closely contested game.

B
Santa Clara Grade
B
Kentucky Grade
B
Santa Clara Grade
47%
Santa ClaraFG%
vs
46%
KentuckyFG%
B
Kentucky Grade

Tournament Context

Midwest Region — 1st RoundEnterprise Center
10Santa Clara
vs
Kentucky7
Historical upset rate (10-seeds vs 7-seeds)39.2%

10-seeds upset 7-seeds 39.2% of the time — one of the most common upsets in March

Adjusted Efficiency
Santa ClaraSanta Clara#30 Eff.
Adj. Offense125.0
Adj. Defense104.7
KentuckyKentucky#29 Eff.
Adj. Offense119.9
Adj. Defense100.2

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.8Up-Tempo
Santa Clara-6.1Scoring Margin
Kentucky-2.2Scoring Margin
Offense82.9 PPG
Offense80.8 PPG
Defense89.0 Opp PPG
Defense83.0 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.8%FG%46.4%
34.6%3P%34.1%
73.6%FT%72.8%
35.7RPG37.5
16.8APG16.0
10.8TOV10.5

Total Projection

Projected Total167.8
Santa Clara: 82.9Kentucky: 84.9
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Santa Clara0 advantages
1 advantageKentucky
89.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
83.0 Opp PPG

Statistical Comparison

Santa ClaraSanta Clara
STAT
KentuckyKentucky
82.9
PPG
80.8
89.0
Opp PPG
83.0
35.7
RPG
37.5
16.8
APG
16.0
46.8%
FG%
46.4%
34.6%
3P%
34.1%
73.6%
FT%
72.8%
8.9
SPG
7.1
3.7
BPG
4.4
10.8
TOV
10.5

Santa ClaraSanta Clara Recent Games

L@KentuckyKentucky
84-89
0-1 SU

KentuckyKentucky Recent Games

L@Iowa StateIowa State
63-82
WvsSanta ClaraSanta Clara
89-84
1-1 SU
Santa Clara

Santa Clara

26-9
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
Kentucky

Kentucky

22-14
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Excellent ball movement
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile