Can the Cardinal's Sharp Shooting Secure Dominance in the Pac-12?
In a display of offensive firepower, the Stanford Cardinal outpaced the Washington Huskies with a final score of 90-80. The Cardinal now boast an impressive record, while the Huskies are left to reflect on their performance. The game unfolded at Maples Pavilion, where 4,174 fans witnessed a contest filled with lead changes and tied scores.
The home team showcased their scoring efficiency by converting 51 percent of their field goal attempts and an outstanding 54 percent from beyond the arc. With a total of 90 points scored, they edged out the Huskies who managed to put up 80 points with a respectable shooting performance themselves—48 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range. The Cardinal also demonstrated proficiency from the free-throw line hitting 78 percent of their shots compared to Washington's impressive but slightly lower rate of 88 percent.
Stanford's defense played a critical role in securing this victory as well; they tallied five blocks and three steals over Washington's three blocks and seven steals. This defensive effort was complemented by an effective offense that saw them dish out seventeen assists against ten turnovers—an assist-to-turnover ratio that doubled that of their opponents.
Rebounding was another area where Stanford excelled; they grabbed thirty-one boards including twenty-five defensive rebounds which helped limit second-chance opportunities for Washington. In contrast, despite grabbing twenty-eight rebounds overall, only nineteen were on defense for Washington which allowed nine second-chance points for Stanford.
A key difference-maker in this matchup was Stanford’s ability to capitalize on turnovers; although both teams had similar turnover numbers (eleven for Stanford and ten for Washington), Stanford managed eight points off turnovers while limiting Washington to twelve.
Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Stanford Cardinal as they visit California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on January 26th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This game will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports 1 channel number two hundred nineteen for those eager to follow along from home or elsewhere.