Can Stanford Cardinal Overcome Haas Pavilion's Home Court Advantage?

As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face off against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their impressive performance on the road. The upcoming clash, scheduled for December 29th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Berkeley.

The Cardinal have been showcasing a strong offensive game recently. In their last home game against UC Davis Aggies, they dominated with a resounding 92 points victory while shooting an exceptional 58 percent from the field and an outstanding 89 percent from the free-throw line. Their defensive prowess was also on display as they managed to limit turnovers to just 13 and steal the ball nine times.

Another home game saw them put up a solid performance against Portland Pilots with an 81-point finish and maintaining good control of rebounds with a total of 50, including an impressive number of offensive rebounds at 13. This rebounding strength could be crucial in their upcoming away match.

However, it's worth noting that during their last away game at Gonzaga Bulldogs' McCarthey Athletic Center, despite scoring a respectable 78 points and shooting well both inside (64 percent two-point shooting) and outside (45 percent three-point shooting), they were outscored by an aggressive Bulldogs team that put up a staggering 96 points.

The venue might influence this matchup significantly; playing as guests at Haas Pavilion could challenge Stanford's ability to replicate their high-scoring offense and tight defense. Fans should expect Stanford to focus on maintaining possession and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities while being mindful of California Golden Bears' potential home court advantage.

The action will unfold live from Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on December 29th at Pacific Time Zone hours. Fans can catch every moment of this exciting encounter on Pac-12 Network.