Stanford Cardinal Triumphs in Overtime Against California Golden Bears
The Stanford Cardinal and the California Golden Bears faced off in a gripping contest that extended into overtime, with the Cardinal ultimately securing an 87-76 victory. The win improved Stanford's record, while the Golden Bears' record took a hit following the defeat.
From tip-off, the game was a showcase of intense competition and athletic skill. The Stanford Cardinal demonstrated their resilience by overcoming a first-half deficit where they trailed with 34 points to California's 45. However, they bounced back in the second half, adding another 35 points to their tally and forcing an overtime period after ending regulation time on equal footing.
In overtime, Stanford outshone their opponents by scoring an impressive 18 points compared to just 7 from the Golden Bears. This surge secured their win with a final score of 87-76. The Cardinal showed dominance on both ends of the court throughout this period.
The statistics reveal that Stanford excelled in various aspects of play. They were particularly effective inside, scoring 42 points in paint and grabbing a total of 53 rebounds—29 defensive and an additional offensive haul of 17 rebounds which contributed significantly to second-chance opportunities resulting in13 second-chance points.
Their shooting accuracy was notable as well; they made over half (54 percent) of their two-point attempts but struggled from beyond the arc with only five three-pointers made at a rate of just21 percent. Despite this, they managed to maintain overall field goal efficiency at43 percent for all shots taken during play.
Defensively, Stanford was formidable as well; they recorded six blocks and ten steals which translated into14 points off turnovers for them—a testament to their ability to capitalize on California's mistakes who turned over possession11 times themselves.
Free throws also played a crucial role for both teams; each shot67 percent from the line but it was volume that made difference as Stanford attempted36 free throws making24 while California had fewer opportunities attempting only nine free throws throughout game making six successful shots from charity stripe.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory fans can catch next action when away team Stanford Cardinal takes on Washington State Cougars at T-Mobile Arena located Las Vegas NV scheduled March15th at6:00 PM Pacific Time broadcasted live Pac-12 Network ensuring supporters won't miss moment upcoming clash between these two teams.