No. 10 Oregon dominates Stanford, who struggles with 3-point shooting at San Jose Tip-Off.

The Stanford men's basketball team, led by new coach Kyle Smith, has adopted a 3-point shooting strategy that has been both visually appealing and effective. However, in their recent game against No. 10 Oregon at SAP Center, things didn't go as planned. The Cardinal struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, making only 3 out of 17 attempts in the first half. This resulted in a 17-point deficit going into halftime, making it a tough game to watch for fans.

Despite a stronger and more efficient performance in the second half, the damage had already been done and the Ducks maintained their lead to secure a 76-61 victory. The Ducks, who were playing at SAP Center for the first time since their successful run in the 2019 NCAA Tournament, seemed at ease in the unfamiliar arena. On the other hand, Stanford, whose campus is just 20 miles away, seemed to have left their shooting skills back at home.

Overall, the Cardinal's shooting percentage was subpar at 37%, and they even struggled from the free-throw line, only making 7 out of 13 attempts. The lone bright spot for Stanford was French center Maxime Raynaud, who had an impressive performance with the most points and rebounds for the team. However, even with his contribution, the Cardinal still struggled to generate enough offense.

The Ducks, on the other hand, had a more balanced attack with nine players scoring at least five points. Kwame Evans Jr. led the team with 13 points. Looking ahead, Stanford will travel to face No. 25 Clemson on January 1st after their Christmas break, while Oregon will take on Weber State on December 29th in their home arena.

Despite the tough loss, Coach Smith remains optimistic about his team's potential and their ability to bounce back in the upcoming games. It was a disappointing night for the Cardinal, but they will use this experience to learn and improve for their future matchups.

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