Beavers Build Dam Against Cardinal Offense at Maples Pavilion
The Stanford Cardinal faced a challenging contest against the Oregon State Beavers, ending with a scoreboard that read 85-73. The Cardinal now hold a record of 0-0, while the Beavers also stand at 0-0.
In an intense conference game at Maples Pavilion, the Stanford Cardinal were unable to overcome the visiting Oregon State Beavers. The home team's effort was evident in their aggressive play which resulted in 73 points, but it wasn't enough to surpass the Beavers' robust scoring of 85 points. Despite being tied five times and experiencing four lead changes throughout the game, it was ultimately the Beavers who maintained control.
The Cardinal showcased their ability to drive into the paint with an impressive total of 30 points from this area. Their shooting from inside was accurate as they matched their opponents with a two-point field goal percentage of 60 percent by making 18 out of their attempted 30 shots. From beyond the arc, however, they struggled slightly and could only convert seven out of their twenty-four three-point attempts resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of just under one-third.
Defensively, Stanford managed to block two shots and came away with five steals during the course of action. They also dished out eleven assists over both halves but were hindered by committing twenty personal fouls which contributed to two players fouling out. The team's rebounding efforts saw them pull down twenty-two boards – seventeen defensively and five offensively.
On offense for Oregon State, there was no shortage of firepower as they put up strong numbers across various categories including field goals made (29), free throws made (19), and three-points made (8). Their overall field goal percentage stood at fifty-three percent while they excelled at free throw line hitting eighty-three percent from there.
The Beaver's defensive presence included three blocks and equal number steals while limiting turnovers to fourteen compared to eleven by Stanford; this disciplined approach helped them maintain an edge throughout most parts of game time despite committing more personal fouls than their counterparts (twenty-three).
Looking ahead for fans eager for more action from The Stanford Cardinal: mark your calendars for February 29th when they will face off against Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Pac-12 Network TV broadcast scheduled for a tip-off time at 6:30 PM local time.