Washington State Cougars Dominate Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion with Commanding 89-75 Victory

The Washington State Cougars, with a season record of 0-0, faced off against the Stanford Cardinal, also at 0-0. In a display of offensive efficiency and control, the Cougars emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 89-75.

From the opening tip-off at Maples Pavilion, the Cougars set a relentless pace. By halftime, they had already amassed 42 points to Stanford's 29. The second half saw no let-up as they added another 47 points to their tally. The team's shooting was particularly effective; they hit an outstanding 54 percent from the field across both halves and were successful on 62 percent of their two-point attempts.

The Cougars' dominance was not just in scoring but also in various aspects of play. They outrebounded their opponents by securing a total of 34 rebounds compared to Stanford's 28. Of these rebounds for Washington State, eight were on the offensive glass which contributed significantly to their second-chance points tally that stood at an impressive total of 14.

Defensively, Washington State made its presence felt by recording five blocks and eight steals over the course of the game. These defensive efforts translated into valuable offensive opportunities as evidenced by their tallying up to19 points off turnovers.

Key players stepped up for Washington State; contributing not only through scoring but also via playmaking with a total assist count reaching twelve for the team—demonstrating unselfish play and cohesion on offense.

Stanford Cardinal did put up resistance despite being outplayed overall. They managed to convert on an exceptional rate from beyond the arc hitting at a rate of approximately57 percent which kept them within striking distance throughout much of the contest. Their free throw accuracy was notable too as they made87 percent from the line.

However, turnovers proved costly for Stanford as they committed seventeen in comparison to Washington State’s nine—a differential that allowed additional scoring opportunities for their opponents.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, attention now turns towards future matchups where both teams will aim to build upon this performance.