Maples Pavilion Showdown: Stanford Cardinal Dominates UC Davis Aggies in Women's Basketball

The Stanford Cardinal, ranked 9th, showcased their dominance on the court with a resounding victory over the UC Davis Aggies at Maples Pavilion. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 92-52 against their opponents.

From the opening quarter, the Stanford Cardinal set a vigorous pace, outscoring the Aggies with an assertive 34 points to 15. The Cardinal maintained their offensive momentum throughout the game, adding another 26 points in the second quarter while holding UC Davis to just 10. By halftime, it was clear that Stanford had taken control of the game.

The third quarter saw a continued display of offensive strength from Stanford as they added another 20 points to their tally. The Aggies struggled to keep up but managed only eight points during this period. In terms of shooting accuracy, Stanford was exceptional with a field goal percentage of nearly 58 percent and an outstanding free throw percentage approaching 89 percent.

Stanford's defensive efforts were equally notable; they amassed nine steals and two blocks over four quarters. This robust defense led to numerous scoring opportunities for Stanford who capitalized by scoring six fast break points and converting turnovers into an additional impressive total of 24 points.

On individual performances for Stanford, it was a collective effort that contributed to this emphatic win. The team dished out a total of seventeen assists which is indicative of their unselfish playstyle and teamwork on offense. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at about one point four-two – reflecting efficient ball handling and decision-making.

In contrast, UC Davis struggled offensively throughout the match-up; they shot just under thirty-five percent from field goals and fifty percent from free throws line – numbers that paled in comparison to those posted by The Cardinal. Despite putting up nineteen points in the final quarter – their highest-scoring period – it wasn't enough to challenge or change the outcome established by earlier quarters.

As fans look ahead after this commanding performance by The Cardinal women's basketball team at Maples Pavilion, attention turns towards future contests on their schedule. Next up for them is an away game against California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion located in Berkeley on December twenty-ninth at five PM Pacific Time zone where fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on court.