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Ducks Set to Soar or Cardinal Rule? Oregon Faces Stanford at Maples Pavilion

As the Oregon Ducks prepare to face the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Ducks have shown a mix of performances in their last few outings, with a close loss against the Washington State Cougars (56-62), an impressive victory over the Washington Huskies (85-80), and a narrow defeat by UCLA Bruins (63-71).


Jan 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Will Richardson (0) brings the ball up court against Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

The game against the Cougars highlighted some areas for improvement, particularly in shooting efficiency where they only hit 36 percent from the field and 22 percent from beyond the arc. However, they managed to out-rebound Washington State with 37 boards and showed tenacity on defense with eight steals.


In contrast, their triumph over the Huskies showcased Oregon's ability to convert opportunities into points, scoring 21 points off turnovers and improving free throw accuracy to 76 percent. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was also commendable at 1.73.


Jan 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jermaine Couisnard (5) drives against Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

The matchup with UCLA was another tough battle where despite shooting better from both two-point range (53 percent) and free throws (73 percent), turnovers proved costly as they lost by eight points.


Looking ahead to Stanford, playing away could be challenging for Oregon. The venue has been known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into Stanford's hands. However, if Oregon can leverage their defensive prowess and improve on converting chances while keeping turnovers low as seen against Washington Huskies, they stand a good chance of coming away with a win.


Jan 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) shoots against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect an intense contest as both teams vie for conference positioning. With strategic adjustments and focus on efficient scoring opportunities, this game could add another exciting chapter in Oregon's season narrative.


The Ducks will take on Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion on February 23rd at 8:00 PM Pacific Time. The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel number 209 for fans looking to catch all the action live.

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