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Utah State
#9 seed

Utah State

Final
86-76
Villanova
#8 seed

Villanova

Post-Game Review

Utah State (+82.5 scoring margin) played Villanova (+77.2 scoring margin). The projected total was 80 points; the actual total was 162. Utah State held statistical advantages in 2 of 2 key categories.

โ€ขUtah State averaged 5.4 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
Result

Utah State defeated Villanova 86-76 in a comfortable victory.

B
Utah State Grade
C+
Villanova Grade
B
Utah State Grade
50%
Utah StateFG%
vs
46%
VillanovaFG%
C+
Villanova Grade

Tournament Context

West Region โ€” 1st RoundViejas Arena
9Utah State
vs
Villanova8
Historical upset rate (9-seeds vs 8-seeds)48.7%

9-seeds upset 8-seeds 48.7% of the time โ€” one of the most common upsets in March

Adjusted Efficiency
Utah StateUtah State
VillanovaVillanova#34 Eff.
Adj. Offense120.0
Adj. Defense100.9

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.8Up-Tempo
Utah State+82.5Scoring Margin
Villanova+77.2Scoring Margin
Offense82.5 PPG
Offense77.2 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.8%FG%45.7%
35.8%3P%35.3%
70.7%FT%69.4%
34.6RPG34.5
17.6APG15.5
10.6TOV10.1

Total Projection

Projected Total159.7
Utah State: 82.5Villanova: 77.2
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Utah State2 advantages
0 advantagesVillanova
82.5 PPG
Scoring Advantage
77.2 PPG
17.6 APG
Ball Movement
15.5 APG

Statistical Comparison

Utah StateUtah State
STAT
VillanovaVillanova
82.5
PPG
77.2
0.0
Opp PPG
0.0
34.6
RPG
34.5
17.6
APG
15.5
49.8%
FG%
45.7%
35.8%
3P%
35.3%
70.7%
FT%
69.4%
8.8
SPG
7.4
2.9
BPG
2.2
10.6
TOV
10.1
Utah State

Utah State

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
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Villanova

Villanova

Strengths
Strong scoring offense
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