Stanford Cardinal Clinch Victory at Jon M. Huntsman Center Against Utah Utes

In a closely contested conference game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious over the Utah Utes with a final score of 78-72. The Stanford Cardinal's season record now stands at an impressive 5-2, while the Utah Utes fall to a challenging 4-3.

The Stanford Cardinal showcased their offensive capabilities by maintaining a field goal percentage of 53 and converting ten out of eighteen three-point attempts, marking an impressive three-point percentage of 56. Inside the paint, they were also effective, scoring 24 points and adding another ten through second-chance opportunities. The team's free throw accuracy was notable as well, with a success rate of approximately 76 percent from the line.

Defensively, the Stanford Cardinal managed to block two shots and steal possession four times from their opponents. They dominated on rebounds with thirty-six in total; twenty-four being defensive and nine on offense which contributed significantly to their overall performance.

The home team Utah Utes put up a resilient fight throughout the game but ultimately fell short despite having more steals (ten) and fewer turnovers (eight). Their field goal percentage stood at around 39 percent with twenty-five successful shots out of sixty-four attempts. From beyond the arc, they made twelve out of thirty-four attempts resulting in approximately a 35 percent success rate for three-pointers.

One standout statistic for both teams was their assist-to-turnover ratio; The Stanford Cardinal had nineteen assists to twelve turnovers (a ratio of about 1.6), while the Utah Utes posted twenty assists against eight turnovers (a ratio close to 2.5). Despite this efficiency in ball handling by both sides, it was ultimately The Stanford Cardinal who capitalized more effectively on scoring opportunities.

Looking ahead for The Stanford Cardinal fans is an away game against Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder on February sixth at seven o'clock Eastern Time Zone evening hours broadcasted nationally on Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen.