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Stanford Cardinal Set to Battle Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena

As the Stanford Cardinal prepare to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying game of Women's Basketball. The upcoming clash scheduled for January 26th is expected to showcase the Cardinal's dominance, as seen in their recent performances.


Jan 22, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Hannah Jump (33) shoots a free throws after a Colorado Buffaloes bench technical during the fourth quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Stanford Cardinal have been on a remarkable run, displaying a level of play that could very well overwhelm the Sun Devils. In their last encounter with UC Davis Aggies on December 20th, STAN triumphed with an astounding 92 points against the Aggies' 52. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an impressive 58 percent from the field and a near-perfect 89 percent from the free-throw line. With such high shooting percentages and a commanding presence in both offense and defense, it's clear that STAN has set a high bar for ASU.


Furthermore, STAN demonstrated their ability to control the game by maintaining possession and capitalizing on turnovers during their December 16th match against Portland Pilots. They scored 81 points while holding PORT to just 51 points, showcasing not only offensive strength but also defensive solidity by amassing seven steals and five blocks.


However, it would be remiss not to consider ASU's potential threat. The Sun Devils will have home-court advantage and will undoubtedly look to leverage this in hopes of disrupting STAN’s rhythm. It is crucial for Stanford fans not to become complacent; basketball can be unpredictable and any team has the potential for an upset.


Despite this possibility, based on recent statistics alone, it seems unlikely that ASU will pose much of a challenge for STAN’s robust squad. The consistency shown by Stanford across various metrics – including assists turnover ratio (1.42 against UCD), total rebounds (39 vs UCD), and points off turnovers (24 vs UCD) – indicates that they are operating like a well-oiled machine.


In conclusion, if past games are anything to go by – particularly considering their performance against Gonzaga Bulldogs where they scored 78 points despite falling short – then fans should expect another dominant display from Stanford Cardinal when they take on Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena.


The excitement builds as tip-off approaches; supporters can catch all the action live on January 26th at Tempe’s own Desert Financial Arena starting at 8:00 PM local time (MST). Don't miss out on what could very well be another showcase of Stanford's might in Women's Basketball!

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