Can the Cardinal's Paint Domination and Steals Seal Victory at Haas Pavilion?

The Stanford Cardinal, ranked 9th, continued their impressive season with a decisive victory over the California Golden Bears. The Cardinal's record now stands at an imposing 78-51, showcasing their dominance on the court. The Golden Bears fought valiantly but were unable to match the intensity brought by their opponents.

From tip-off at Haas Pavilion, it was evident that the Stanford Cardinal came prepared to assert their authority in this conference game. With a robust defensive effort that resulted in five steals and four blocks, they kept the Golden Bears on their heels throughout the contest. Offensively, Stanford was just as potent; they capitalized on turnovers scoring 19 points off them and maintained a steady flow of assists leading to baskets with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.25.

The team's shooting accuracy was solid from both inside and outside the arc. They made 18 of their two-point attempts at a rate of 45 percent and were also successful from downtown hitting 11 three-pointers for an impressive 41 percent completion rate. Their free-throw performance was respectable as well with nine made out of thirteen attempts translating to a success rate of approximately 69 percent.

Stanford’s rebounding efforts were particularly noteworthy; they pulled down a total of 47 rebounds – seven more than California – including an aggressive offensive board presence with thirteen grabs leading to second-chance points totaling fourteen for Stanford.

A key factor in this game was Stanford’s ability to score in the paint where they amassed an imposing total of thirty-two points demonstrating both physicality and finesse near the basket.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Stanford will host Morgan State Lady Bears at Maples Pavilion on December 31st at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. This matchup promises another display of skillful basketball which can be viewed live on Pac-12 Network.