Maples Pavilion Showdown: Stanford Cardinal Overcome Arizona Wildcats in High-Scoring Affair
In a high-octane encounter at Maples Pavilion, the Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious over the Arizona Wildcats with a final score of 88-79. The Cardinal's season record now stands at an impressive 20-4, while the Wildcats hold a still formidable 17-7. Both teams displayed remarkable offensive capabilities throughout the game, but it was Stanford's precision that ultimately secured their win.
The home team, Stanford Cardinal, showcased an efficient shooting performance that proved to be decisive. They converted 61 percent of their field goal attempts and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, hitting an outstanding 56 percent of their three-point shots. Inside the paint, they dominated with 42 points contributing significantly to their total score. The Cardinals also outrebounded the Wildcats with a total of 34 rebounds.
Stanford's players demonstrated excellent teamwork with a total of 17 assists matching that of Arizona. Despite committing more turnovers (13) than Arizona (11), they managed to capitalize on those made by their opponents scoring 17 points off turnovers compared to Arizona's 21 points off turnovers from Stanford’s mistakes.
The visiting team put up a strong fight against the Cardinals' onslaught. The Wildcats shot nearly 46 percent from the field and were successful on half of their two-point attempts and made good use of free throw opportunities by shooting approximately 82 percent from the line. They also showed prowess in converting opportunities into points with seven fast break points and twelve second-chance points.
As for individual performances for both teams, no player fouled out for Arizona while one did for Stanford; however both teams ended up committing equal personal fouls at nineteen each.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting game as the Stanford Cardinal will face off against UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on February 16th at eight PM Pacific Time. This upcoming match can be watched live on ESPN+, ensuring fans won't miss any action as these two teams battle it out on court.