Can Stanford Cardinal Overcome Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum?

As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face off against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming clash scheduled for January 12 is set to be a showcase of skill and strategy.

Looking back at the Cardinal's performance in previous games, there's a mix of highs and lows. In their last encounter against the Trojans, despite an impressive 79 points on the board with a strong second half scoring 44 points, they fell short defensively allowing 93 points. Their field goal percentage was commendable at 53 percent, and they excelled from beyond the arc hitting an outstanding 59 percent of three-point attempts. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession 18 times.

In contrast, when facing the Bruins, Stanford emerged victorious with a six-point win in a low-scoring affair where both teams struggled offensively. The Cardinal managed only 36 percent from the field but excelled at free throws with an accuracy rate of 81 percent. They also showed defensive prowess with seven steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points off them.

The most notable performance came against Arizona Wildcats where Stanford hit triple digits on their home court in Maples Pavilion. They shot an incredible 58 percent from the field and even better from three-point land at an astonishing rate of 64 percent while dishing out assists that led to easy buckets.

As we approach this game against Oregon State Beavers, it's clear that offensive efficiency has been key for Stanford when they win; however, limiting turnovers will be crucial in maintaining control over the game flow.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine or attend it in person at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis on January twelfth early morning hours due to time zone differences.