Stanford Outlasts UC Davis in 79-65 Men’s Basketball Clash

Stanford Outlasts UC Davis in 79-65 Men’s Basketball Clash

November 18, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Game Recap: UC Davis vs. Stanford

Score: UC Davis 65, Stanford 79
Location: Stanford, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 2-2 (0-0), Stanford 4-0 (0-0)

Summary:

UC Davis faced Stanford at Maples Pavilion. The Aggies outscored the Cardinal 42-38 in the second half but fell short overall. TY Johnson and Pablo Tamba led UC Davis with a combined total of 39 points.

Key Highlights:

  • Johnson scored 26 points and had four steals.
  • Tamba contributed 13 points, with 12 coming in the second half.
  • Leo DeBruhl scored 11 points and had six assists, leading in assists for the third time this season.
  • UC Davis’ defense limited Stanford to 37.3% shooting, including 28.6% on three-pointers.
  • The Aggies scored 24 of their 42 second-half points in the paint.
  • Niko Rocak led the team with seven rebounds.
  • Maxime Raynaud of Stanford had a standout game with 33 points and 14 rebounds.

Game Progression:

  • UC Davis held Stanford to 35.5% shooting in the first half but trailed 41-23 at halftime.
  • In the second half, Johnson scored 21 points, and Tamba added 12 points.
  • UC Davis had a crucial 19-6 run, cutting the deficit to 50-44 with nine minutes remaining.
  • Stanford regained control and outscored UC Davis for the remainder of the game, ending with a score of 79-65.

Coach Jim Les’ Comments:

“We are challenging our guys, and we need to play Aggie Basketball consistently. The first half was not our best. In the second half, we were more solid defensively and executed better offensively.”

Next Game:

UC Davis will continue their road trip with a game against Grand Canyon in Phoenix on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. PT.