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NCAABBMatchup
Utah State
#9 seed

Utah State

29-7
Final
66-78
Arizona
#1 seed

Arizona

36-2

Post-Game Review

Utah State (+5.5 scoring margin) played Arizona (+17.1 scoring margin). The projected total was 157 points; the actual total was 144. Arizona held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•Arizona held opponents to 69.0 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Arizona dominated the boards with 42.5 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Arizona defeated Utah State 78-66 in a comfortable victory.

B+
Utah State Grade
A+
Arizona Grade
B+
Utah State Grade
50%
Utah StateFG%
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ArizonaFG%
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Arizona Grade

Tournament Context

West Region — 2nd RoundViejas Arena
9Utah State
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Arizona1
Adjusted Efficiency
Utah StateUtah State
ArizonaArizona#2 Eff.
Adj. Offense127.9
Adj. Defense91.7

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace84.3Up-Tempo
Utah State+5.5Scoring Margin
Arizona+17.1Scoring Margin
Offense82.5 PPG
Offense86.1 PPG
Defense77.0 Opp PPG
Defense69.0 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.8%FG%50.2%
35.8%3P%36.0%
70.7%FT%73.4%
34.6RPG42.5
17.6APG16.9
10.6TOV10.8

Total Projection

Projected Total157.3
Utah State: 75.8Arizona: 81.6
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Utah State0 advantages
3 advantagesArizona
77.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
69.0 Opp PPG
82.5 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.1 PPG
34.6 RPG
Rebounding
42.5 RPG

Statistical Comparison

Utah StateUtah State
STAT
ArizonaArizona
82.5
PPG
86.1
77.0
Opp PPG
69.0
34.6
RPG
42.5
17.6
APG
16.9
49.8%
FG%
50.2%
35.8%
3P%
36.0%
70.7%
FT%
73.4%
8.8
SPG
7.8
2.9
BPG
4.2
10.6
TOV
10.8

Utah StateUtah State Recent Games

L@ArizonaArizona
66-78
W@VillanovaVillanova
86-76
1-1 SU

ArizonaArizona Recent Games

WvsPurduePurdue
79-64
WvsArkansasArkansas
109-88
WvsUtah StateUtah State
78-66
WvsLong IslandLong Island
92-58
4-0 SU
Utah State

Utah State

29-7
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
Arizona

Arizona

36-2
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Full Team Profile