Cardinal Clipped by Utes in High-Scoring Affair at Huntsman Center
In a conference game that saw the Stanford Cardinal fall to the Utah Utes with a final score of 68-90, the Cardinal's season record now stands at an unmentioned number of victories and defeats. The Utes improved their record similarly, showcasing their offensive strength on their home court at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Stanford Cardinal entered the second half with a deficit after scoring 27 points in the first half to Utah's 46. Despite ramping up their offense to add another 41 points in the second half, it was not enough to close the gap created by Utah's consistent performance, which saw them score 44 additional points after halftime.
Stanford's field goal percentage for the game was a respectable 49 percent from an attempt of 57 shots. They were particularly effective inside, where they scored an impressive 42 points in paint out of their total tally. However, they struggled beyond the arc with only four three-pointers made from fifteen attempts – translating into a mere 27 percent success rate from long range.
On defense, Stanford managed three blocks and matched Utah with seven steals each. However, they were outrebounded by Utah who grabbed a total of 40 rebounds compared to Stanford’s less dominant presence under both baskets totaling only 29 rebounds – including just five offensive boards which limited second-chance opportunities evidenced by nine second-chance points.
The free throw line also proved challenging for Stanford as they shot just over half at approximately sixty-two percent accuracy (8 made out of thirteen attempted). Ball handling was another area where improvement could be seen; twelve turnovers were committed while dishing out ten assists resulted in an assist-to-turnover ratio below one (0.83).
Utah’s offense was led by sharpshooting from downtown; hitting twelve three-pointers on twenty-eight attempts gave them forty-three percent efficiency from deep and contributed significantly to their higher overall point count. Their ball distribution shone through seventeen assists leading to better shot selection and ultimately more buckets made (thirty-two field goals). The Utes capitalized on turnovers scoring twelve points off those mistakes and dominated second-chance scoring with twenty points following offensive rebounds.
Looking ahead for fans of Stanford Cardinal basketball team: The next challenge awaits as they travel to face Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center located in Boulder on March third scheduled for six o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone (5 PM Pacific Time Zone). This upcoming matchup will be broadcasted live on Fox Sports one ensuring fans won’t miss any action as these two teams battle it out on court.