NCAABBMatchup
#7 seed
Kentucky
Final
63-82
#2 seed
Iowa State
Post-Game Review
Kentucky (+80.8 scoring margin) played Iowa State (+81.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 81 points; the actual total was 145. Iowa State held statistical advantages in 1 of 2 key categories.
•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.
C+
Kentucky GradeB
Iowa State GradeC+
Kentucky Grade46%
vs
49%
B
Iowa State GradeTournament Context
Midwest Region — 2nd RoundEnterprise Center
7Kentucky
vsIowa State2
Adjusted EfficiencyKentucky#29 Eff.Iowa State#7 Eff.
Kentucky#29 Eff.Adj. Offense120.0
Adj. Defense100.1
Iowa State#7 Eff.Adj. Offense123.7
Adj. Defense93.1
Pace & Efficiency
Expected Pace81.3Up-Tempo
Kentucky+80.8Scoring Margin
Iowa State+81.8Scoring Margin
Offense80.8 PPG
Offense81.8 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A 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 Total162.6
Kentucky: 80.8Iowa State: 81.8
No DK total line available
Key Matchup Factors
Kentucky1 advantage
1 advantageIowa State
34.1%
Three-Point Shooting
38.7%
72.8%
Free Throw Shooting
67.2%
Statistical Comparison
KentuckyIowa State
80.8
PPG81.8
0.0
Opp PPG0.0
37.5
RPG35.6
16.0
APG17.2
46.4%
FG%49.0%
34.1%
3P%38.7%
72.8%
FT%67.2%
7.1
SPG9.0
4.4
BPG2.7
10.5
TOV10.3
Iowa State
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dangerous from three-point range
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Full Team Profile Poor free throw shooting