Maples Pavilion Showdown: Stanford Cardinal Dominates Idaho Vandals in Men's Basketball

In a display of offensive efficiency, the Stanford Cardinal secured a victory over the Idaho Vandals with an impressive scoreline of 82-64. The home team's record now stands at an unblemished 1-0, while the Vandals fall to 0-1.

The game took place at Maples Pavilion, where fans witnessed the Cardinal's commanding performance. The team showcased their scoring ability by maintaining a consistent output in both halves, putting up 41 points before and after halftime. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of 56 and they were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting two-point shots at an impressive rate of 66 percent. From beyond the three-point line, they also excelled with a solid conversion rate of 44 percent.

Stanford’s players demonstrated strong teamwork with a total of 18 assists contributing to their scoring efforts. They also dominated on defense and on the boards, out-rebounding their opponents by a significant margin with 42 rebounds compared to Idaho's 26. This included securing more defensive rebounds than offensive ones for both teams combined.

The Vandals did put up resistance despite being outplayed overall. They managed to sink six three-pointers and scored half their points in paint but struggled from long range overall with only a success rate of just about one quarter for three-point attempts.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting game as Stanford Cardinal will face off against San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego on December 21st at 6:00 PM Pacific Time. The match will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for those eager to catch every moment live.