Stanford Cardinal Set to Host Duke Blue Devils at Maples Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team prepares to host the Duke Blue Devils at Maples Pavilion, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for November 19th, is set against a backdrop of recent dominant performances by the Cardinal that suggest they are poised for another victory.
In their last outing on November 17th against Cal Poly Mustangs, Stanford showcased their offensive prowess with an emphatic 86-32 win. Their scoring was spread evenly across all quarters, and they demonstrated remarkable efficiency from both the field (53 percent) and the free-throw line (83 percent). With such a high two-point conversion rate of 61 percent and an impressive three-point percentage of 44, it's clear that Stanford has multiple weapons in its arsenal.
Defensively, Stanford was just as formidable. They held Cal Poly to a mere 23 percent shooting from the field and an abysmal three-point percentage of just 12. This defensive solidity is something that Duke will have to contend with; any lapses in their offense could be severely punished by this disciplined Cardinal unit.
The Blue Devils will certainly not make it easy for them though. As an esteemed program themselves, they bring their own set of challenges to Maples Pavilion. However, if past games are any indication – like when Stanford put up a staggering 96 points against Indiana Hoosiers on November 12th – then fans can expect another high-scoring affair with Stanford likely dictating the pace.
It's worth noting that during these past games, rebounding has been key for STAN; they outrebounded opponents significantly in each contest which translated into second-chance points and control over the game tempo. Against Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine on November 9th where STAN won convincingly with a scoreline of 87-40, they grabbed an overwhelming total of 60 rebounds compared to Hawai'i’s mere count of just over half that number.
While acknowledging Duke’s capabilities and history as a competitive team in women’s college basketball circles should not be understated – it would seem imprudent not to favor STAN given recent form heading into this matchup.
Fans eager to support their team can catch all the action live at Maples Pavilion or tune into ABC nationally at precisely eight o'clock PM Eastern Time on Sunday evening. This is one encounter you won't want to miss as two storied programs go head-to-head in what could very well be one of the season's defining games.