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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 (-2.2 scoring margin) played Iowa State (+10.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 158 points; the actual total was 145. Iowa State held statistical advantages in 2 of 3 key categories.

•Iowa State held opponents to 71.0 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

Tournament Context

Midwest Region — 2nd RoundEnterprise Center
7Kentucky
vs
Iowa State2
Adjusted Efficiency
KentuckyKentucky#29 Eff.
Adj. Offense119.9
Adj. Defense100.2
Iowa StateIowa State#7 Eff.
Adj. Offense123.6
Adj. Defense93.2

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace81.3Up-Tempo
Kentucky-2.2Scoring Margin
Iowa State+10.8Scoring Margin
Offense80.8 PPG
Offense81.8 PPG
Defense83.0 Opp PPG
Defense71.0 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 Total158.3
Kentucky: 75.9Iowa State: 82.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Kentucky1 advantage
2 advantagesIowa State
83.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
71.0 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
83.0
Opp PPG
71.0
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@Iowa StateIowa State
63-82
WvsSanta ClaraSanta Clara
89-84
1-1 SU

Iowa StateIowa State Recent Games

LvsTennesseeTennessee
62-76
WvsKentuckyKentucky
82-63
WvsTennessee StTennessee St
108-74
2-1 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
Efficient shooting
Dangerous from three-point range
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Poor free throw shooting
Full Team Profile