Stanford Cardinal Set to Battle California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion

As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face off against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for late January, will see the Cardinal aiming to bounce back from their recent defeat and reassert their dominance on the court.

In their last outing on December 22nd against San Diego State Aztecs, Stanford fell short despite a valiant effort. Scoring 60 points with an impressive free throw percentage of 90 percent showed their ability under pressure but was not enough as they were outplayed by the Aztecs' dynamic offense that put up 74 points. The Cardinal's three-point shooting was lackluster at 15 percent, which proved costly in a game where every point mattered.

However, looking back at Stanford's performance on December 17th against Idaho Vandals provides a glimpse into what this team is capable of when firing on all cylinders. Dominating with an overall field goal percentage of 56 percent and sinking an astounding 43 percent from beyond the arc showcased their offensive prowess. Their balanced attack was complemented by strong defense and rebounding – collecting a total of 42 rebounds and blocking two shots.

The consistency in scoring seen in both halves against the Vandals is something that STAN will need to replicate if they are to overcome CAL's home advantage. With an assist-to-turnover ratio better than that displayed against SDSU, it’s clear that when STAN controls possession and distributes effectively, they can dictate games.

CAL should not be underestimated though; playing at home always provides an extra boost and they will look to capitalize on any slip-ups made by STAN. Fans can expect CAL to challenge every shot and fight for every rebound as they aim to protect their home court.

For Stanford fans hoping for victory at Haas Pavilion, there is reason for optimism given past performances but also areas requiring attention – particularly perimeter shooting and ball security. If these aspects have been addressed in practice sessions leading up to this encounter, then there’s every chance that supporters will witness a return to winning ways.

Mark your calendars: The battle between Stanford Cardinal and California Golden Bears takes place on January 26th at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley with tip-off set for 7:00 PM local time (10:00 PM Eastern). Fans won’t want to miss this clash which can be watched live on Fox Sports 1 channel number 219.