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NCAABBMatchup
Kentucky
#7 seed

Kentucky

22-14
Final
63-82
Iowa State
#2 seed

Iowa State

29-8

Post-Game Review

Kentucky (+1.0 scoring margin) played Iowa State (+16.0 scoring margin). The projected total was 154 points; the actual total was 145. Iowa State held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.

•Iowa State held opponents to 65.8 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Iowa State's 38.7% three-point shooting was an X-factor in this matchup.
Result

Iowa State defeated Kentucky 82-63 in a dominant performance.

B
Kentucky Grade
A+
Iowa State Grade
B
Kentucky Grade
46%
KentuckyFG%
vs
49%
Iowa StateFG%
A+
Iowa State Grade
Kentucky Scoring Trend
Iowa State Scoring Trend

Tournament Context

Midwest Region — 2nd RoundEnterprise Center
7Kentucky
vs
Iowa State2
Adjusted Efficiency
KentuckyKentucky#29 Eff.
Adj. Offense120.0
Adj. Defense100.1
Iowa StateIowa State#7 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.7
Adj. Defense93.1

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.3Up-Tempo
Kentucky+1.0Scoring Margin
Iowa State+16.0Scoring Margin
Offense80.8 PPG
Offense81.8 PPG
Defense79.8 Opp PPG
Defense65.8 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.4%FG%49.0%
34.1%3P%38.7%
72.8%FT%67.2%
37.5RPG35.6
16.0APG17.2
10.5TOV10.3

Total Projection

Projected Total154.1
Kentucky: 73.3Iowa State: 80.8
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Kentucky1 advantage
2 advantagesIowa State
79.8 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
65.8 Opp PPG
34.1%
Three-Point Shooting
38.7%
72.8%
Free Throw Shooting
67.2%

Statistical Comparison

KentuckyKentucky
STAT
Iowa StateIowa State
80.8
PPG
81.8
79.8
Opp PPG
65.8
37.5
RPG
35.6
16.0
APG
17.2
46.4%
FG%
49.0%
34.1%
3P%
38.7%
72.8%
FT%
67.2%
7.1
SPG
9.0
4.4
BPG
2.7
10.5
TOV
10.3

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

Iowa StateIowa State Recent Games

L@ArizonaArizona
80-82
W@Texas TechTexas Tech
75-53
WvsArizona StArizona St
91-42
WvsArizona StArizona St
86-65
L@ArizonaArizona
57-73
LvsTexas TechTexas Tech
73-82
W@UtahUtah
75-59
6-4 SU
Kentucky

Kentucky

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

Iowa State

29-8
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Strong defensive team
Efficient shooting
Dangerous from three-point range
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Poor free throw shooting
Full Team Profile