Stanford Cardinal to Clash with California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion
As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face off against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 27th, will be a test of Stanford's recent performance trends and their ability to adapt on the road.
The Cardinal have shown an impressive offensive display in their past games. In their most recent match-up against San Diego State Aztecs, despite falling short with 60 points compared to the Aztecs' 74, they demonstrated resilience. Their free-throw accuracy was remarkable at around 90 percent, but they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 15 percent success rate from three-point range.
However, in their home game against Idaho Vandals prior to that loss, Stanford bounced back with an emphatic victory scoring 82 points and showcasing efficient shooting both from two-point range (around 66 percent) and three-point territory (approximately 44 percent). Their ball distribution was also noteworthy with a total of 18 assists.
Another home game saw them outperforming San Diego Toreros by scoring an impressive total of 88 points. The Cardinal's field goal percentage stood strong at around 53 percent and they were particularly dominant in the paint scoring a significant portion of their points there.
These past performances indicate that while Stanford has had some ups and downs this season, when they find their rhythm offensively they can be hard to stop. They've been able to maintain high shooting percentages especially in two-point attempts which could be crucial in overcoming California's defense.
The venue may play its part as well; playing away at Haas Pavilion could pose additional challenges for Stanford given the support California will receive from its home crowd. Nevertheless, if Stanford can leverage its offensive strengths and maintain composure under pressure as seen in previous games, they stand a good chance of securing another win for this season.
Fans eager to catch this exciting match-up can tune into Fox Sports 1 on January 27th or attend the game live at Haas Pavilion located in Berkeley. With tip-off scheduled for late evening local time (January 26th), it promises to be an engaging night of college basketball action.