Cardinal Clipped by Ducks at Maples Pavilion in Conference Clash
The Stanford Cardinal, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Oregon Ducks, also at 0-0, in a game that ended with a score of 78-65. The contest saw the Cardinal put up a valiant effort but ultimately fall short against their conference rivals.
The game was held at the iconic Maples Pavilion where 3,284 fans witnessed an intense battle between two determined teams. The Oregon Ducks managed to maintain their lead throughout the game despite strong resistance from the Cardinal. The home team's statistics reflect their determination: they blocked three shots and matched the Ducks' five steals while dishing out 15 assists over the course of play.
The Stanford Cardinal showcased resilience on offense with fast break points tallying up to 11 and points in paint reaching 28. Their shooting accuracy was notable from inside the arc where they achieved a solid fifty percent conversion rate on two-point attempts. However, they struggled beyond the three-point line making only eight out of twenty-seven attempts which translated to thirty percent shooting accuracy.
Defensively, Stanford pulled down a total of thirty-one rebounds including six offensive boards that contributed to five second-chance points. Despite this effort on defense and matching Oregon's nine points off turnovers, it wasn't enough to close down their opponent's lead.
A key aspect where Stanford lagged behind was field goal percentage; managing only forty-one percent compared to Oregon's fifty percent efficiency from the floor. This disparity proved significant as it allowed Oregon more opportunities to score which they capitalized on by putting seventy-eight points on board against Stanford’s sixty-five.
On an individual level for Stanford, free throw performance was commendable with nine successful shots from twelve attempts resulting in seventy-five percent success rate – showing proficiency under pressure despite being outscored overall.
Looking ahead for fans of the Stanford Cardinal is another chance for redemption as they prepare for their next encounter at home against Oregon State Beavers. Scheduled for February 24th at Maples Pavilion in California’s city of Stanford; supporters can catch all action live on Pac-12 Network starting at 2:00 PM local time (PST).