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NCAABBMatchup
VCU
#11 seed

VCU

28-8
Final
82-78
North Carolina
#6 seed

North Carolina

24-9

Post-Game Review

VCU (+4.6 scoring margin) played North Carolina (-2.2 scoring margin). The projected total was 160 points; the actual total was 160. VCU held statistical advantages in 3 of 3 key categories.

•VCU held opponents to 77.0 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
Result

VCU defeated North Carolina 82-78 in a closely contested game.

B
VCU Grade
B
North Carolina Grade
B
VCU Grade
46%
VCUFG%
vs
47%
North CarolinaFG%
B
North Carolina Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — 1st RoundBon Secours Wellness Arena
11VCU
vs
North Carolina6
Historical upset rate (11-seeds vs 6-seeds)37.3%

11-seeds upset 6-seeds 37.3% of the time — one of the most common upsets in March

Adjusted Efficiency
VCUVCU#46 Eff.
Adj. Offense118.5
Adj. Defense102.4
North CarolinaNorth Carolina#27 Eff.
Adj. Offense120.6
Adj. Defense100.1

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace80.7Up-Tempo
VCU+4.6Scoring Margin
North Carolina-2.2Scoring Margin
Offense81.6 PPG
Offense79.8 PPG
Defense77.0 Opp PPG
Defense82.0 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.0%FG%47.3%
36.7%3P%34.5%
73.9%FT%68.4%
36.7RPG38.0
14.1APG16.0
10.5TOV9.7

Total Projection

Projected Total160.2
VCU: 81.8North Carolina: 78.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

VCU3 advantages
0 advantagesNorth Carolina
77.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
82.0 Opp PPG
36.7%
Three-Point Shooting
34.5%
73.9%
Free Throw Shooting
68.4%

Statistical Comparison

VCUVCU
STAT
North CarolinaNorth Carolina
81.6
PPG
79.8
77.0
Opp PPG
82.0
36.7
RPG
38.0
14.1
APG
16.0
46.0%
FG%
47.3%
36.7%
3P%
34.5%
73.9%
FT%
68.4%
7.4
SPG
5.3
4.4
BPG
3.4
10.5
TOV
9.7

VCUVCU Recent Games

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

North CarolinaNorth Carolina Recent Games

LvsVCUVCU
78-82
0-1 SU
VCU

VCU

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

North Carolina

24-9
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile