Stanford Cardinal Clinch Victory at Maples Pavilion Over Duke Blue Devils
The Stanford Cardinal, ranked 6th, edged out a win against the visiting Blue Devils with a final score of 82-79. The Cardinal's season record now stands at an impressive 6-1, while the Blue Devils' record shifts to 1-6.
In an intense matchup at Maples Pavilion, the Stanford Cardinal showcased their resilience and skill on their home court. The game saw multiple lead changes and was tied eight times before reaching its climax in overtime. The Cardinal's offense was particularly effective in the paint where they scored 34 points compared to the Blue Devils' 26. This inside dominance contributed significantly to their victory.
The home team also excelled at free throw shooting with an accuracy of 82 percent, making 23 out of 28 attempts. Their precision from the charity stripe proved crucial in overtime where every point counted towards sealing their win. On defense, Stanford managed seven blocks and five steals over the course of the game.
Stanford's players demonstrated strong teamwork with a total of 17 assists leading to efficient ball movement and scoring opportunities. Despite committing more turnovers than their opponents (15 for Stanford versus Duke's 11), they maintained a higher assist-to-turnover ratio of about one point three one.
The Blue Devils were persistent throughout, keeping pace with three-point shots by converting ten out of twenty-four attempts which amounted to roughly forty-two percent success rate from beyond the arc. They also put up a solid defensive front by matching Stanford’s seven blocks and adding eight steals into their defensive efforts.
As for individual performances on both sides, there were standout players who made significant contributions but specific names and statistics are not mentioned as per guidelines provided.
Looking ahead for fans of the Stanford Cardinal is another exciting game scheduled against Belmont Bruins at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson on November twenty-second at two thirty PM Pacific Time. Followers can tune into FloHoops via internet broadcast networks to catch all live action from this upcoming encounter.