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VCU Rams Eye Upset Over UNC in March Madness
19 Mar
Summary
- VCU Rams earned an 11 seed after winning their conference.
- UNC Tar Heels struggled defending the three-point line.
- VCU boasts strong offensive and defensive efficiency rankings.
The VCU Rams have secured a No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament following a dominant season that saw them go 15-3 in Atlantic-10 play and win the conference tournament. They are scheduled to play the UNC Tar Heels on Thursday.
UNC, who finished fourth in the ACC, presents an interesting matchup. However, a noted weakness for the Tar Heels is their perimeter defense, ranking 216th nationally by allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc. This could be an area VCU's Terrence Hill Jr., a key three-point shooter, aims to exploit.
VCU's statistical profile suggests they are well-equipped for tournament play. The Rams rank 67th in effective field goal percentage, 61st in defensive efficiency, and 66th in effective possession ratio. Their top-100 ranking in three-point attempts further positions them to leverage UNC's defensive struggles.
