Stanford Cardinal Dominate at Stan Sheriff Center Against Grambling State Tigers
The Stanford Cardinal, ranked second nationally, delivered a commanding performance against the Grambling State Tigers with a final score of 87-50. The Cardinal's season record now stands at an impressive 2-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-1.
From the opening quarter, the Stanford Cardinal set the tone with a solid lead of 22-11 and continued to build on it throughout the game. By halftime, they had extended their advantage to 46-22. The third quarter saw their highest scoring with 26 points and concluded with an overwhelming lead before easing off in the fourth quarter to seal their victory.
The Cardinal showcased superior shooting accuracy from both two-point range at fifty-five percent and three-point range at thirty-nine percent. Their field goal percentage stood out at forty-nine percent compared to thirty-two percent by the Tigers. Free throw accuracy also favored Stanford as they made seventy-two percent of their shots from the line.
Stanford's defensive efforts were equally notable as they amassed forty-eight rebounds—twenty-nine defensive and fourteen offensive—compared to twenty-six by Grambling State. The home team capitalized on turnovers, scoring twenty points off Tiger mistakes while maintaining a lower turnover count themselves with eleven.
Player contributions were widespread for Stanford; ten players scored three-pointers contributing significantly to their total tally of ten made from beyond the arc. Their playmaking was on display as well, dishing out nineteen assists which reflected an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.73.
On defense, steals were plentiful for Stanford who collected ten in total; this aggressive defense disrupted Grambling State's flow and contributed directly to fast-break opportunities where Stanford notched thirteen points.
Grambling State fought valiantly despite being overpowered; they managed seven three-pointers on thirty-five percent shooting from distance and showed resilience in free throws making seventy-five percent of them. They also recorded eight steals but struggled in converting those into significant points off turnovers with only eight compared to twenty by Stanford.
As fans look ahead, "the" Stanford Cardinal will travel next for another game scheduled against "the" Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on November 28th at 5:30 PM local time (7:30 PM Pacific). Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on Spectrum Sports TV network ensuring not a moment is missed from this upcoming encounter.