Can Oregon Ducks Overcome Stanford Cardinal's Fourth Quarter Surge at Chase Center?

The Oregon Ducks faced off against the Stanford Cardinal in a challenging match at the Chase Center. The game ended with a 64-53 victory for the Cardinal, bringing their record to 1-0, while the Ducks fell to 0-1. Despite a strong effort from both teams, it was Stanford's performance in key moments that secured their win.

First Quarter

The first quarter saw an aggressive start from the Cardinal, who managed to outscore the Ducks 19-12. The Ducks struggled with their shooting accuracy, hitting only 32 percent of their field goals throughout the game. However, they showed resilience on defense with Avary Cain contributing significantly by securing rebounds and making crucial steals.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams tightened up defensively. The Ducks managed to close in on Stanford's lead slightly by scoring 13 points compared to Stanford’s 12. Ehis Etute stood out for Oregon with his impressive rebounding and scoring ability inside the paint.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was pivotal as Mia Jacobs led a spirited comeback attempt for Oregon by adding crucial points and maintaining pressure on Stanford’s defense. Despite her efforts and those of Katie Fiso who added valuable assists and points off turnovers, they were unable to fully capitalize on opportunities due to turnovers that plagued them throughout.

Fourth Quarter

Stanford took control again in the fourth quarter with an impressive offensive display scoring 20 points compared to Oregon’s 12. This surge proved decisive as it widened their lead significantly enough that even late-game efforts from Ari Long could not bridge it entirely.

Overall, this matchup highlighted several key moments where defensive plays made significant impacts but also underscored areas needing improvement such as shooting efficiency for future games against formidable opponents like Michigan Wolverines next week at Matthew Knight Arena scheduled for December 29th at 9:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on Fox Sports 1.

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