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Cardinal to Confront Cougars at Beasley Coliseum in Crucial Clash

As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face the Washington State Cougars at Beasley Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of dominant performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 17th, promises to be an exciting matchup as Stanford looks to capitalize on their winning momentum.


Feb 23, 2023; Stanford, California, USA;  Washington State Cougars forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) makes a there point basket during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past games, it's clear that Stanford has been on an upward trajectory. In their last three outings, they have shown a remarkable ability to score efficiently from both inside and outside the paint. Their field goal percentage has been impressive; in one game alone they shot 56 percent from the field and an outstanding 71 percent from two-point range. This offensive firepower was complemented by a strong defensive effort with steals and blocks contributing significantly to transition points.


The Cardinal's ability to control the rebounding battle has also been a key factor in their success. They outrebounded opponents significantly in recent games, which allowed them more second-chance points and limited opponents' opportunities for extra possessions.


Feb 23, 2023; Stanford, California, USA;  Stanford Cardinal guard Michael O'Connell (5) shoots the ball against Washington State Cougars guard Dylan Darling (22) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

One area where Stanford will need to maintain focus is turnovers. While they have demonstrated good ball movement with high assist numbers, there were instances where turnovers slightly dampened their otherwise stellar performance.


Playing away at Beasley Coliseum could present its challenges; however, if recent trends are anything to go by, Stanford appears well-equipped to handle the pressure of an away game environment.


Feb 23, 2023; Stanford, California, USA;  Washington State Cougars forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) grabs the rebound against Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on Pac-12 Network or attend in person at Pullman's iconic venue on February 17th at 23:00 GMT (15:00 local time). With both teams looking sharp as we approach this critical point of the season, it's set up perfectly for what could be one of the most memorable games yet for Stanford Cardinal supporters.

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