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NCAABBMatchup
VCU
#11 seed

VCU

28-8
Final
55-76
Illinois
#3 seed

Illinois

28-8

Post-Game Review

VCU (+4.6 scoring margin) played Illinois (+24.6 scoring margin). The projected total was 151 points; the actual total was 131. Illinois held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•Illinois held opponents to 59.8 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Illinois defeated VCU 76-55 in a dominant performance.

B
VCU Grade
A+
Illinois Grade
B
VCU Grade
46%
VCUFG%
vs
46%
IllinoisFG%
A+
Illinois Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 2nd RoundBon Secours Wellness Arena
11VCU
vs
Illinois3
Adjusted Efficiency
VCUVCU#46 Eff.
Adj. Offense118.5
Adj. Defense102.4
IllinoisIllinois#6 Eff.
Adj. Offense132.5
Adj. Defense97.8

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace83.0Up-Tempo
VCU+4.6Scoring Margin
Illinois+24.6Scoring Margin
Offense81.6 PPG
Offense84.4 PPG
Defense77.0 Opp PPG
Defense59.8 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.0%FG%46.3%
36.7%3P%34.7%
73.9%FT%78.9%
36.7RPG40.7
14.1APG14.7
10.5TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total151.3
VCU: 70.7Illinois: 80.7
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

VCU0 advantages
3 advantagesIllinois
77.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
59.8 Opp PPG
36.7 RPG
Rebounding
40.7 RPG
10.5 TOV/G
Ball Security
8.9 TOV/G

Statistical Comparison

VCUVCU
STAT
IllinoisIllinois
81.6
PPG
84.4
77.0
Opp PPG
59.8
36.7
RPG
40.7
14.1
APG
14.7
46.0%
FG%
46.3%
36.7%
3P%
34.7%
73.9%
FT%
78.9%
7.4
SPG
3.8
4.4
BPG
4.6
10.5
TOV
8.9

VCUVCU Recent Games

L@IllinoisIllinois
55-76
W@North CarolinaNorth Carolina
82-78
1-1 SU

IllinoisIllinois Recent Games

WvsIowaIowa
71-59
W@HoustonHouston
65-55
WvsVCUVCU
76-55
WvsPennPenn
105-70
4-0 SU
VCU

VCU

28-8
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
Illinois

Illinois

28-8
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Elite defensive team
Strong free throw shooting
Dominant on the boards
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile