Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball Blows Out Denver Pioneers in Denver

Comfortable Win for Stanford Cardinal

On Monday, February 20, 2023, the visiting Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team easily defeated the Denver Pioneers 88-63 at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinal, led by head coach Jerod Haase, improved to 11-13 overall and 5-8 in the Pac-12 Conference. Meanwhile, the Pioneers, coached by Karl Barth, dropped to 10-14 overall and 4-8 in the Summit League.

Cardinal Dominance in the First Half

Stanford started strong, building a significant lead in the first half. By halftime, the Cardinal had already established a comfortable 46-25 advantage. They shot 50.0% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc in the first 20 minutes, while holding Denver to just 30.0% shooting overall and 12.5% from three-point range.

Stanford was led by senior guard Spencer Jones, who scored 12 points in the first half. Senior forward Harrison Ingram and sophomore guard Michael O'Connell also contributed with 9 and 8 points, respectively.

Continued Dominance in the Second Half

The Cardinal continued their dominance in the second half, maintaining their lead and extending it even further. They shot 46.7% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in the final 20 minutes, while Denver shot 39.1% overall and 25.0% from beyond the arc.

Stanford's balanced scoring attack was once again evident in the second half, with several players contributing to the scoring. Ingram led the way with 11 points, while Jones added 9 more. O'Connell and freshman forward Brandon Angel also chipped in with 8 points each.

Pioneers Struggle to Keep Up

Denver struggled to keep pace with Stanford throughout the game. They were led by junior guard Coban Porter, who scored 17 points. However, no other Pioneer player reached double figures in scoring.

Denver shot just 35.2% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range for the game, while Stanford shot 48.2% overall and 38.5% from beyond the arc. The Cardinal also outrebounded the Pioneers 42-29.

Conclusion

The Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team's comfortable victory over the Denver Pioneers was a testament to their strong all-around performance. They shot the ball well, played solid defense, and had a balanced scoring attack. The Pioneers, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace with the Cardinal's firepower, shooting poorly and being outrebounded.