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NCAABBMatchup
UCLA
#7 seed

UCLA

24-12
Final
57-73
UConn
#2 seed

UConn

34-6

Post-Game Review

UCLA (+3.9 scoring margin) played UConn (+11.0 scoring margin). The projected total was 148 points; the actual total was 130. UConn held statistical advantages in 3 of 6 key categories.

•UConn held opponents to 66.5 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•UCLA's 38.2% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.
•UConn averaged 11.2 turnovers per game this season. UCLA's ability to force mistakes was a factor.
•UConn dominated the boards with 36.6 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

UConn defeated UCLA 73-57 in a dominant performance.

B
UCLA Grade
B+
UConn Grade
B
UCLA Grade
47%
UCLAFG%
vs
48%
UConnFG%
B+
UConn Grade
UCLA Scoring Trend
UConn Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

East Region — 2nd RoundXfinity Mobile Arena
7UCLA
vs
UConn2
Adjusted Efficiency
UCLAUCLA#25 Eff.
Adj. Offense124.0
Adj. Defense101.6
UConnUConn#9 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.5
Adj. Defense94.5

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace77.6Average
UCLA+3.9Scoring Margin
UConn+11.0Scoring Margin
Offense77.7 PPG
Offense77.5 PPG
Defense73.8 Opp PPG
Defense66.5 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

47.1%FG%48.2%
38.2%3P%35.2%
76.7%FT%71.6%
32.3RPG36.6
16.3APG18.4
8.9TOV11.2

Total Projection

Projected Total147.8
UCLA: 72.1UConn: 75.7
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

UCLA3 advantages
3 advantagesUConn
73.8 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
66.5 Opp PPG
38.2%
Three-Point Shooting
35.2%
32.3 RPG
Rebounding
36.6 RPG
8.9 TOV/G
Ball Security
11.2 TOV/G
76.7%
Free Throw Shooting
71.6%
16.3 APG
Ball Movement
18.4 APG

Statistical Comparison

UCLAUCLA
STAT
UConnUConn
77.7
PPG
77.5
73.8
Opp PPG
66.5
32.3
RPG
36.6
16.3
APG
18.4
47.1%
FG%
48.2%
38.2%
3P%
35.2%
76.7%
FT%
71.6%
6.6
SPG
6.9
2.9
BPG
5.3
8.9
TOV
11.2

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

UConnUConn Recent Games

L@St John'sSt John's
52-72
WvsGeorgetownGeorgetown
67-51
WvsXavierXavier
93-68
L@MarquetteMarquette
62-68
WvsSeton HallSeton Hall
71-67
WvsSt John'sSt John's
72-40
W@VillanovaVillanova
73-63
7-3 SU
UCLA

UCLA

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

UConn

34-6
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Strong defensive team
Efficient shooting
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile