I WAS WRONG. I used the term “hard to beat a team three times” in reference to UK playing Alabama recently (who is an absolutely horrific matchup for UK). I just had a buddy send this stat in a group chat and the take and popular saying has been absolutely debunked.
“According to STATS LLC., there have been 981 similar matchups across Division I college basketball over the past 10 seasons. The teams entering the third game 2-0 are a combined 710-271 (.724 winning percentage) in the 3rd meeting.”
“According to STATS LLC., there have been 981 similar matchups across Division I college basketball over the past 10 seasons. The teams entering the third game 2-0 are a combined 710-271 (.724 winning percentage) in the 3rd meeting.”
