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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 (+6.6 scoring margin) played Kentucky (+1.0 scoring margin). The projected total was 160 points; the actual total was 173. Kentucky held statistical advantages in 1 of 1 key categories.

•Santa Clara held opponents to 76.3 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
Santa Clara Scoring Trend
Kentucky Scoring Trend

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#31 Eff.
Adj. Offense125.0
Adj. Defense104.7
KentuckyKentucky#29 Eff.
Adj. Offense120.0
Adj. Defense100.1

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.8Up-Tempo
Santa Clara+6.6Scoring Margin
Kentucky+1.0Scoring Margin
Offense82.9 PPG
Offense80.8 PPG
Defense76.3 Opp PPG
Defense79.8 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 Total159.9
Santa Clara: 81.3Kentucky: 78.5
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Santa Clara1 advantage
0 advantagesKentucky
76.3 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
79.8 Opp PPG

Statistical Comparison

Santa ClaraSanta Clara
STAT
KentuckyKentucky
82.9
PPG
80.8
76.3
Opp PPG
79.8
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@GonzagaGonzaga
68-79
W@Saint Mary'sSaint Mary's
76-71
WvsPacificPacific
76-68
WvsOregon StOregon St
93-72
L@Saint Mary'sSaint Mary's
67-86
W@San FranciscoSan Francisco
94-73
LvsGonzagaGonzaga
86-94
7-3 SU

KentuckyKentucky Recent Games

L@FloridaFlorida
63-71
W@MissouriMissouri
78-72
WvsLSULSU
87-82
LvsFloridaFlorida
77-84
L@Texas A&MTexas A&M
85-96
WvsVanderbiltVanderbilt
91-77
W@South CarolinaSouth Carolina
72-63
4-6 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