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NCAABBMatchup
UCF
#10 seed

UCF

21-12
Final
71-75
UCLA
#7 seed

UCLA

24-12

Post-Game Review

UCF (-0.3 scoring margin) played UCLA (+3.9 scoring margin). The projected total was 157 points; the actual total was 146. UCLA held statistical advantages in 3 of 5 key categories.

•UCLA held opponents to 73.8 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•UCF averaged 11.2 turnovers per game this season. UCLA's ability to force mistakes was a factor.
•UCF dominated the boards with 37.2 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
•UCLA was 4-1 in their last 5 games heading into this matchup, carrying strong momentum.
Result

UCLA defeated UCF 75-71 in a closely contested game.

B
UCF Grade
B
UCLA Grade
B
UCF Grade
47%
UCFFG%
vs
47%
UCLAFG%
B
UCLA Grade
UCF Scoring Trend
UCLA Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

East Region — 1st RoundXfinity Mobile Arena
10UCF
vs
UCLA7
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
UCFUCF
UCLAUCLA#25 Eff.
Adj. Offense124.0
Adj. Defense101.6

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.4Up-Tempo
UCF-0.3Scoring Margin
UCLA+3.9Scoring Margin
Offense81.0 PPG
Offense77.7 PPG
Defense81.3 Opp PPG
Defense73.8 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.6%FG%47.1%
36.2%3P%38.2%
74.0%FT%76.7%
37.2RPG32.3
15.8APG16.3
11.2TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total156.9
UCF: 77.4UCLA: 79.5
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

UCF2 advantages
3 advantagesUCLA
81.3 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
73.8 Opp PPG
81.0 PPG
Scoring Advantage
77.7 PPG
36.2%
Three-Point Shooting
38.2%
37.2 RPG
Rebounding
32.3 RPG
11.2 TOV/G
Ball Security
8.9 TOV/G

Statistical Comparison

UCFUCF
STAT
UCLAUCLA
81.0
PPG
77.7
81.3
Opp PPG
73.8
37.2
RPG
32.3
15.8
APG
16.3
46.6%
FG%
47.1%
36.2%
3P%
38.2%
74.0%
FT%
76.7%
5.7
SPG
6.6
3.0
BPG
2.9
11.2
TOV
8.9

UCFUCF Recent Games

L@ArizonaArizona
59-81
WvsCincinnatiCincinnati
66-65
L@West VirginiaWest Virginia
62-77
LvsOklahoma StOklahoma St
104-111
LvsBaylorBaylor
86-87
W@BYUBYU
97-84
W@UtahUtah
73-71
4-6 SU

UCLAUCLA Recent Games

LvsPurduePurdue
66-73
W@Michigan StMichigan St
88-84
WvsRutgersRutgers
72-59
W@USCUSC
89-68
WvsNebraskaNebraska
72-52
L@MinnesotaMinnesota
73-78
WvsUSCUSC
81-62
6-4 SU
UCF

UCF

21-12
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
UCLA

UCLA

24-12
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dangerous from three-point range
Excellent ball movement
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile