Stanford Cardinal Clinches Victory in Overtime Against Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum
The Stanford Cardinal, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Oregon State Beavers, also at 0-0, in a game that pushed both teams to their limits. After an intense battle that extended into overtime, the final score read 88-84 in favor of the Cardinal.
In an electrifying display at Gill Coliseum, the Stanford Cardinal showcased their resilience and teamwork to secure a hard-fought victory over the Oregon State Beavers. The game was marked by frequent lead changes—a total of nine throughout—and was tied eight times, indicating just how evenly matched these two teams were.
The Cardinal's offense was firing on all cylinders with a field goal percentage of 52 and converting 58 percent from two-point range. Their three-point shots were falling as well, with an impressive 40 percent success rate from beyond the arc. The team's ability to score inside was evident as they racked up 44 points in the paint.
Defensively, Stanford managed to block two shots and came away with seven steals. They also outrebounded their opponents by one board overall but showed particular prowess on defense where they grabbed twenty-five rebounds compared to twenty-two by the Beavers.
One area where Stanford truly excelled was in sharing the ball; they tallied twenty assists which contributed significantly to their offensive flow. However, turnovers were an issue for both squads—Stanford totaled fourteen while Oregon State had seventeen—but it was points off turnovers where Stanford edged out Oregon State with sixteen points compared to fifteen for their opponents.
Free throws often make or break close games and this encounter proved no different; although shooting only sixty-four percent from the line could be seen as an area for improvement for Stanford moving forward.
As fans look ahead after this gripping encounter between conference rivals, they can mark their calendars for another home game spectacle. The next challenge awaiting the Stanford Cardinal will be against Utah Utes at Maples Pavilion on January 14th at 3:00 PM local time (US/Pacific). This upcoming matchup promises more excitement and can be watched live on Pac-12 Network for those who wish to follow every play.