Stanford Cardinal Set to Host Washington State Cougars at Maples Pavilion
As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to welcome the Washington State Cougars to Maples Pavilion, fans can expect an exciting clash on the hardwood. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 19th, will showcase a Stanford team that has been showing promising trends in their recent performances.
Analyzing the past games of Stanford Cardinal reveals a team that is on an upward trajectory. In their last outing against San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena, despite a loss with 60 points scored compared to Aztecs' 74, there were notable areas of strength and weakness. The Cardinal demonstrated proficiency from the free-throw line with an impressive 90 percent accuracy but struggled from beyond the arc with only a 15 percent success rate.
However, when they returned to their home court at Maples Pavilion against Idaho Vandals and San Diego Toreros, they showcased significant improvements. Against Idaho Vandals, Stanford emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 82-64. Their field goal percentage was strong at around 56 percent and even more dominant in two-point attempts with approximately a 66 percent conversion rate. They also displayed balanced playmaking abilities by dishing out 18 assists.
The momentum continued as they faced off against San Diego Toreros where they secured another win scoring an imposing total of 88 points while limiting their opponents to just 64 points. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot over half of their attempts successfully and dominated inside the paint scoring a substantial number of points.
Maples Pavilion has proven to be a fortress for Stanford where they have recently shown high efficiency in shooting and playmaking which could pose challenges for any visiting team including Washington State Cougars.
Fans can catch this intriguing matchup live on Pac-12 Network or attend it personally at Maples Pavilion in Stanford on January 19th at what would be late evening hours locally due to time zone differences (game starts at January 18th -11 PM Pacific Time). With home-court advantage and recent form suggesting confidence within the squad, it's set up to be another thrilling encounter for college basketball enthusiasts.