Thanksgiving Showdown: #4 Stanford Women’s Basketball Team Takes on Henderson

Get ready for some exciting action over Thanksgiving as the #4 Stanford women’s basketball team takes to the court at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada for the Ball Dawgs Classic. The action kicks off on Wednesday at 1:30 PM PT with a game against Belmont, followed by a matchup against either Florida State or Northwestern on Friday. Don’t miss out on the live coverage of these games on FloHoops and Varsity Network radio.

Last Time Out: Stanford’s last game saw them clinch a thrilling 82-79 overtime victory against Duke. Both Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen had outstanding performances, with Brink racking up 29 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks, and Iriafen contributing 27 points and nine rebounds.

RECAP: #6 Stanford WBB survives in OT against Duke

On Belmont: The Bruins, with a 2-2 overall record, present a formidable challenge. Despite losses to Missouri and Mississippi State, they have secured victories against Georgia and Wichita State. Belmont’s balanced scoring attack, led by players like freshman guard Jailyn Banks, junior forward Tessa Miller, junior forward Kendal Cheesman, and redshirt junior guard Tuti Jones, makes them a tough opponent to contain. The team averages 68.5 points per game and boasts a solid rebounding and defensive performance.

Keys to the Game: Stanford will aim to exploit their dominance in the paint with Brink and Iriafen, secure rebounds, and shut down Belmont’s perimeter shooting. These strategic elements will be crucial in securing a win against a resilient Belmont side.

Prediction: Expect a convincing 80-60 victory for Stanford against Belmont, leveraging their size and strength to dominate in the paint. However, don’t count out Belmont’s potential to make it a competitive battle.

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