Stanford Cardinal's Dominant First Half Secures Victory Over Boston College Eagles

The Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious against the Boston College Eagles with a decisive 77-52 win, improving their record to 1-0. The Eagles, on the other hand, start their season with a 0-1 record. The game took place at the Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill.

First Quarter

The game began with the Cardinal setting an aggressive pace, scoring 20 points in the first quarter while holding the Eagles to just 9 points. Stanford's defense was particularly effective, limiting Boston College's opportunities and forcing turnovers that led to fast-break points.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Stanford continued their offensive momentum by adding another 23 points to their tally. Courtney Ogden played a pivotal role during this period with her impressive playmaking abilities and scoring prowess. The Lady Eagles struggled offensively, managing only 6 points as they faced relentless pressure from Stanford's defense.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams maintaining steady performances; however, it was again dominated by Stanford who matched their second-quarter output of 23 points. Hailee Swain contributed significantly during this period with her sharp shooting and defensive efforts that included two steals.

Fourth Quarter

Despite trailing throughout most of the game, Boston College found some rhythm in the fourth quarter by scoring an impressive 28 points—more than they had managed in any previous quarters combined—but it was too little too late as they couldn't overcome Stanford’s substantial lead established earlier in the match.

With this victory under their belt after analyzing what went wrong for Stanford Cardinal previously against other teams last season; fans can look forward to more exciting games ahead including one scheduled against Syracuse Orange on January 18th at JMA Wireless Dome starting at 2:00 PM EDT which will be broadcasted live via ACC Network TV channel!

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