Stanford Cardinal and guard Michael Jones get an opening day victory against the Pacific Tigers at Maples Pavilion on Mon Nov 7, 2022 at Stanford University in Palo Alto (@GoStanford photo)

STANFORD, Calf.– The Stanford Cardinal (1-0) did not let the early (11am PST) start time of their season opener prevent them from holding home court against the Pacific Tigers (0-1), and graduate transfer, Michael Jones career-high 31 catapulted them to 88-78 victory.

“We practiced early the last few days.” Coach Jerod Haase on prep for early game time.

Stanford led for nearly the entire first half of the game, and forged ahead by as much as 12 points, including at intermission. The Cardinal also went on a 10-0 run during the first stanza.

Cardinal Michael Jones tallied 13 points with three 3-pointers to boot. Sophomore forward Maxime Raynaud also contributed 13 points, along with 5 rebounds off the bench.

The Tigers were led by Sophomore guard Jordan Ivy-Curry with 10 points and 3 rebounds. He also hit a couple of treys. 44-32 Stanford at the Half.

Stanford came out in the second half and actually extended the double-digit lead to as much as 19 points. However, Pacific clawed their way back to as low as a three point deficit around the seven-minute mark.

Jones continued to get buckets and stave off the pesky cats from Stockton,

After 40 minutes of play on the Farm, the Cardinal caged the Tigers, 88-78

Davidson transfer, Michael Jones debuted in Big Time fashion, by garnering 31 points in front of the Maples faithful. Maxime Raynaud also eclipsed his career high with 22 points.

“My teammates just put me in a good position to score.” Jones on his contribution..

Jordan Ivy-Curry was top scorer for Pacific with 23 points, and his teammate Donovan Williams added 17 points for his squad.

The Cardinal will next be in action on Veterans Day, November 11th, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Brew City Battle at American Family Park (Brewers).

The Tigers will travel to Fargo, North Dakota to challenge the North Dakota State Bison, November 13th.