Stanford Cardinal Edge Past San Jose State Spartans in a Nail-Biter at Provident Credit Union Event Center

In a closely contested matchup, the Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious against the San Jose State Spartans with an 86-82 win. This result brings the Cardinal's record to 1-0, while the Spartans fall to 0-1. The game was held at the Provident Credit Union Event Center and witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 2,745.

First Half

The first half saw Stanford taking control early on with a strong offensive display. The Trees managed to score 44 points, showcasing their efficiency with a field goal percentage of 61 percent. Aidan Cammann contributed significantly with his defensive prowess, securing key rebounds that helped maintain their lead. Meanwhile, Benny Gealer's sharp shooting from beyond the arc kept San Jose on their toes.

On the other side, San Jose struggled initially but found some rhythm towards the end of the half. They scored 36 points and relied heavily on fast break opportunities to stay within reach.

Second Half

As play resumed in the second half, both teams ramped up their intensity. The Spartans came out firing and managed to close in on Stanford's lead by scoring an impressive 46 points in this period alone. Their bench players stepped up remarkably well, adding crucial points that kept them competitive throughout.

However, it was Chisom Okpara who became instrumental for Stanford during this phase. His ability to find open teammates led to several assists that were pivotal for maintaining their edge over San Jose.

Final Moments

The final minutes were tense as both teams exchanged baskets rapidly; however it was ultimately decided by key defensive stops made by Stanford which secured them victory despite facing relentless pressure from Spartan players who never gave up till last whistle blew!

This thrilling encounter provided fans plenty excitement while also offering valuable insights into each team's strengths weaknesses moving forward into season ahead! For those interested detailed breakdowns can refer "Stanford Cardinal post-match stats" available online now!

Looking ahead next challenge awaits when they host UT Arlington Mavericks December17th Maples Pavilion starting10:00PM EDT broadcast live via ACC Network Extra! Don't miss chance see action unfold firsthand – share article friends family today!