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Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum: Cardinal keep it going with 11th win 88-80 over CSUN

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Ebuka Okorie of the Stanford Cardinal takes the ball down the floor against the Cal State Northridge Matadors at Maples Pavilion on Sat Dec 27, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 The Stanford Cardinal picked up a key win improving their record to 11-2 and got the consistent offense that they’ve for most of this season staying on top of their visitors the Cal State Northridge Matadors (8-6).

#2 Daniel the Matadors started the first half going back into the dressing room at the half taking a 38-33 lead and maybe a shot at beating the Cardinal at home did they get too over confident or was Stanford just laying in wait to put this one away in the second half?

#3 Cardinal Ebuka Okorie led with 30 points. He was key in the Cardinal’s last game and he once again came through with another successful outing taking out the legs of the Matodors defense.

#4 The other Cardinal Chisom Okpara scored ten points less than Okorie with 20 and was second in scoring it was enough to help beat the Matadors by eight points to come away with a 88-80 win.

#5 Next up for the Cardinal the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Notre Dame had snapped a four game losing streak with a win on Sun Dec 21 over Purdue 72-69. The Cardinal are rolling, Daniel how do you see this match up Tue Dec 30th at Maples Pavilion.

Join Daniel Dullum does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal charged the Matadors 88-80, inside the Maples Pavilion ring

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Ebuka Okorie Stanford Cardinal guard takes the ball up the floor against the Northridge Matadors in NCAA action at Maples Pavilion on Sat Dec 27, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (11-2, 0-0 ACC) ended their non-conference schedule with a convincing 88-80 victory over the California State University – Northridge Matadors (8-6, 1-1 Big West), Saturday Evening on the Farm.

CSUN got the scoring going in the Golden State battle with a single free throw conversion.  That slight lead was a theme for the first half and the Southern Californian guests.  The first 20 minutes was competitive, with six lead changes and three ties.

However, the Matadors dominated the time of leadership (17:20), despite the early back and forth scuffle.  CSUN shot 50% from both the floor and beyond the arc..  Stanford, on the other hand, was a putrid 36% from 2, and 17% from Threeland.  They also led by a high of 9 points, and had two significant runs (6-0 & 7-0).  While the Cardinal led by two for their highest  lead, but kept themself at a single-digit deficit (5) by recess, 38-33.

During the initial 20-minute block, only two players eclipsed the 10+ points plateau.  Chisom Okpara scored 14 points for the Cardinal, and senior guard Larry Hughes II put up an impressive 19 points, with five 3-pointers on a scintillating shooting clip.  Hughes is the son of former NBA player Larry Hughes.

After the intermission, the Cardinal went on a 13-0 run to start the second half in under two minutes of gametime play.  They went from trailing by five, to being up by eight in the blink of an eye.  Freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie was the key hooper to spearhead that TREEmendous push.  He more than doubled his first half output and made school history again in his brief tenure on the Farm.

Okorie’s 30 points marked the second straight game (32) for him amassing at least that amount of point production.  Last time it was done in 2010 by Landry Fields.  However, Fields was a senior, so Okorie is the only freshman to do the unprecedented Cardinal deed.

CSUN did not give up the fight, as they managed to be tied twice, and lost the lead change permanently.  Hughes II added a modest seven points to his total, but they needed a little more to take down the Tree.  Four other teammates contributed double-figure scoring, but it was not enough after the 40-minute time limit elapsed.  Stanford parlayed that second half explosion into an eight  points victory, 88-80.

Okorie led all players with 30 points, while Okpara aided his teammate with 20 points of his own,  Benny Gealer chipped in 13 points and five assists.  Ryan Agarwal delivered 10 points and eight rebounds to the Cardinal.

Hughes II topped the Matadors with his 26 points, while Joshua O’Garro (15), Davius Lowery (11), Mahmoud Fofana (11) and Josiah Davis (10) all did their part for CSUN.

The Cardinal will next be in action Tuesday, December 30 here at Maples hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and opening ACC play at 6 PM PT on ESPN2.  CSUN will next play in 2026 as they travel to UC – Davis to take on the Aggies on New Year’s Day at 2 PM PT on ESPN+

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: How Stanford stacks up against Cal Northridge Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) and the Cardinal prepare to meet the Cal State Northridge Matadors Sat Dec 27, 2025 (photo by Stanford Cardinal)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson Thu Dec 25, 2025:

#1 How will Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie control the paint against Northridge’s forwards, and can the Matadors limit his rebounding and scoring impact?

#2 Can guard Benny Gealer’s scoring and perimeter shooting provide the offensive spark Stanford needs if Northridge clogs the lane?

#3 What role will forward Chisom Okpara’s play in orchestrating the Cardinal’s offense, and how effectively can he distribute the ball against a tough CSUN defense?

#4 Will AJ Rohosy’s contributions on both ends of the floor (scoring, defense, rebounding) be a factor in Stanford controlling the tempo early in this matchup?

#5 With bench scoring from players like Chisom Okpara and Benny Gealer, can Stanford maintain offensive balance if its starters struggle to find rhythm against Cal State Northridge?

Join Michael Roberson for the Cardinal podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum: Okorie leads Stanford with 32 points in win over Colorado 77-68

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Ebuka Okorie (1) led the Stanford Cardinal in scoring with 32 points to help defeat the Colorado Buffaloes at PHX Arena in Phoenix for the Hall of Fame Series on Sat Dec 20, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 Stanford Cardinal (10-2) defeated a former Pac 12 school the Colorado Buffaloes (10-2) which were no pushover in Colorado and quite handedly in a nuetral site win for the Cardinal 77-68 in Phoenix.

#2 Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie was lights out leading with 32 points. Okorie got fired up and the Buffloes just couldn’t shut him down regardless of double teaming him.

#3 The Buffaloes came away with a first half 35-33 lead it was the second half that the Cardinal had a breakout coming away with an 11 point 44-33 lead and that pretty much clinched it for Stanford.

#4 How much does this win on the road demonstrate that Stanford has jelled their game plan and doing it against a school who had lost only one game going into this one.

#5 Next up for Stanford the Cal State Northridge Matadors (7-5) Mon Dec 22 the Matadors have won five of their last eight games. This game will be at Maples Pavilion do you see the Matadors easy work for the Cardinal on Monday?

Daniel Dullum does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears game wrap: Ames and Camden carry Bears to dominant 74-56 win over Columbia to end non-conference play

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Cal Bears forward Lee Dort (34) dribble drives against the Columbia Lions at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Sun Dec 21, 2025 (Cal Bears X photo)

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California

Columbia Lions (9-3)

California Golden Bears 74 (12-1)

By Stephen Ruderman

BERKELEY–Dai Dai Ames and John Camden dominated each half respectively, and the Bears crushed the Columbia Lions 74-56 to close non-conference play.

The Bears carried their 11-1 start into today’s game against Columbia Lions of the Ivy League. The Lions haven’t been shabby either, as they came in with a record of 9-2.

The opening minutes of this one were relatively quiet. John Camden hit a three with less than a minute in to open the scoring, but the game was tied 4-4 five minutes in.

Dai Dai Ames came through with a dunk and a jumper to give the Bears an 8-4 lead. When the halfway point of the first half approached, that’s when the Bears’ offense finally came to life.

In just under a minute and a half, Nolan Dorsey hit a three; Ames made a layup; and Chris Bell hit a layup and jumper in the paint. Suddenly, the Bears had opened up a 17-4 lead.

The remainder of the first half was mainly uneventful, though Mark Madsen stayed fired up the entire time nevertheless. The Bears went into halftime with a 28-16 lead. Ames dominated the first half with 12 points, and Bell was not too far behind with eight.

The Lions showed up with a little more fire in the opening minutes of the second half. The Bears’ lead remained between nine and 12 points until Camden hit a jumper with 13:15 remaining.

The Bears truly opened it up near the halfway mark of the second half. Dorsey made a layup, and Justin Pippen and Camden both hit threes to put the Bears lead at 56-35.

The Lions never gave up. They went on a 9-2 run to cut the Bears lead to 65-52 with 2:52 left. The Lions also played aggressive defense in the latter part of the second half.

However, the Bears still won easily by a final of 74-56.

The man who really came alive in the second half was John Camden. His three to open the scoring in the first minute of the game was his only scoring in the first half. Camden scored 14 points in the second, and 17 overall.

Camden’s 17 points were second to Dai Dai Ames, who scored 19. Ames scored seven points in the second half.

Now, the Bears will face a real test, as ACC play will get underway next week. The Bears dominated non-conference play, which featured many matchups against lesser-known schools.

The Bears’ first match in ACC play will be against the 11th-ranked Louisville Cardinals next Tuesday at Haas Pavilion. The Bears beat 18th-ranked UCLA in November, so they are certainly capable of going up against the elite teams. We will see next Tuesday.

Tipoff will be at 6 p.m.

BEAR ATTACK!: Cal Berkeley Golden Bears beat Morgan State University Bears, 97-50

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Morgan State Guard Walter Peggs Jr, drives into the lane who is heavily contested by Cal Berkeley forward Dhiaukuei “DK” Manyiel Dut. (Photo credits to Sports Radio Services Michael Villanueva)

By Michael Villanueva

BERKELEY – Cal men’s basketball has again transformed its home court into a fortress under the cold lights of “Haas of Pain.” In front of the Berkeley crowd, the Golden Bears put up a strong and effective performance, dominating the Morgan State Bears, 97-50.

Cal and Morgan State faced off on Tuesday night for the first time since November 25, 1991, at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. Cal won that game 97-50, and with this game, the Golden Bears extended their all-time series lead to 2-0.

Cal was in the middle of an eight-game homestand and had its best start since 2014, with a 10-1 overall record entering the contest. The Bears entered the game on a seven-game winning streak, their longest since 2014, and were unbeaten at home, with a perfect 9-0 record at Haas Pavilion.

The Golden Bears began the game with a starting lineup of John Camden, Chris Bell, Lee Dort, Dai Dai Ames, and Semetri Carr, who made his first start for the team. Dort instantly set the tone for the game, exciting the fans with back-to-back alley-oop punches. Cal then solidly claimed its home turf, dominating the tempo and imposing dominance over the Morgan State Bears.

Cal guard Dai Dai Ames entered the game averaging 18.3 points per game, while forward Chris Bell continued his strong runs of play, averaging 14.2 points in his previous ten games. Bell made an immediate impact, scoring 13 points and grabbing five rebounds by halftime. Morgan State struggled to find an answer for Bell’s offensive mix, especially in the midrange, as he shot 3-of-6 from the field and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc in the opening half.

Cal’s shooting efficiency was on full show in the first half, as the Golden Bears made 50 percent of their three-point tries and went 4-for-8 from deep. They were just as good overall, shooting 61 percent from the floor on 17 of 28 attempts. Berkeley played with poise and discipline on offense, moving the ball around the top of the key and making timely cuts that led to easy points.

The Golden Bears took care of the ball, causing only three turnovers as a team by halftime, while their defensive drive pushed Morgan State into six turnovers before the break. Morgan State was overwhelmed offensively, trying to find any rhythm and shooting 0-for-10 from outside the arc at halftime, while Cal maintained its momentum into the second half. At the break, the Golden Bears led 50-23.

Cal did not stop after the break, continuing to dominate on both ends of the court. Chris Bell led the squad with 28 points (8-of-11 shooting), six rebounds, and two assists. John Camden finished with 20 points, giving the Bears multiple scoring options that Morgan State couldn’t handle. Cal combined for 42 points in the paint and 21 points on the fast break, proving their depth and versatility. The Golden Bears won by nearly 50 points with a 97-50 triumph, dominating from start to finish and exiting Haas Pavilion with another statement win.

With their win, the Golden Bears improved to 11-1 overall and remained perfect at home with an 11-0 record. Cal returns to the “Haas of Pain” on Sunday, December 21st at 2 p.m. to host the Columbia Lions. The game will be aired and shown on the ACC Network

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva: Cal’s 97-50 win gives them their best start since 1959

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Cal Bears forward Chris Bell (22) takes a shot against the Morgan State Bears Manok Lual (22) at Haas Pavilion on Fri Dec 19, 2025 (Cal Bears X photo)

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael talk about the job the Cal Bears did tonight absolutely dominated on offense with a win over the Morgan State Bears (2-9) of Baltimore in a contest that wasn’t even close.

#2 Cal’s leading scorer Chris Bell led with 28 points. Bell was just simply difficult to defend and had his way with Morgan State’s defense.

#3 Cal’s John Camden followed up with 20 points, Camden was getting his shot working and mismatched Morgan State in the Cal 97-50.

#4 Cal with the win is now 11-1 and this is their best start since 1959. Cal is undfeated at home.

#5 Cal hosts the Columbia Lions who after winning seven straight snapped their win streak against the Stony Brook Seawolves 77-73. This game will be played at Cal on Sunday at 2:00 pm PT Michael what are your thoughts going into this one?

Michael Nueueva covers the Cal Bears for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal manhandled the Mavericks 76-60 on Wednesday Night on the Farm

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The Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) drives to the basket against the UT Arlington Mavericks guard Cash Chavis (1) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Dec 17, 2025 (KGO San Francisco ABC 7 still photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (9-2) were un-hospitable hosts for the University of Texas – Arlington Mavericks (7-4), as they defeated them 76-60 inside the environs of Maples Pavilion on Wednesday night.

Although the Mavericks scored first points and led early by two, the Cardinal muscled their way into the lead and extended the margin to a high of 16 points, with the assistance of a 12-0 run.

During the first 20 minutes of play Stanford shot 50% from the field, and 43% from beyond the arc. They held the Mavericks to 41% and 20% respectively. By the end of the half, the Cardinal had garnered a 15-point lead, 40-25.

There was one player in double figures in the initial segment of the game. Stanford senior guard Benny Gealer tallied 11 points to forge the home team into a power position on the court.

In the second half, Stanford kept the pedal to the metal and sustained a significant lead throughout the second 20-minute block. They even increased their largest advantage to 19 points in the second half. Despite the large margin, Stanford’s last home game had to be in the back of their collective mind.

UTA did not just lay down on account of the huge deficit; they competed, pressed and fought with Texas Pride. However, the Cardinal was able to pull away and win by 16 points, 76-60.. Despite shooting worse in the second half, Stanford accomplished a comfortable home win.

The Cardinal produced four players with ten points or more. Both Chisom Okpara and Gealer scored 17 points, while AJ Rhosy offered 13 points and seven rebounds and Jeremy Dent-Smith chipped in ten points and five assists. UTA provided two players reaching that criteria, Sophomore guard Casmir Chavis put up 14 points and senior guard Marcell McCreary gave his team 12 points and five assists.

The Cardinal will next be in action Saturday, December 20 in Arizona at 5 PM PT as part of the Hall of Fame Series Phoenix against Colorado on ESPNU. The Mavericks will head to Tulsa, OK to face Oral Roberts, Monday, December 22 at 7 PM CT.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Arlington-Stanford expected to be a great match up Wednesday night at Maples

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Stanford Cardinal Benny Gealer (5) scored eight points against the San Jose State Spartans Sat Dec 13, 2025 at Provident Union Events Center has been a force with teammates Chisom Okpara and AJ Rohosy (photo by Stanford Cardinal)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How will the Stanford Cardinal (8-2) set the tempo early against UT Arlington’s (7-3) defensive schemes?

#2 Which Cardinal player will be the key matchup problem for the Mavericks on both ends of the floor?

#3 Can the Cardinal exploit their size and depth advantage in the paint against UT Arlington?

#4 How prepared is the Cardinal backcourt to handle UT Arlington’s pressure and transition offense?

#5 What adjustments will the Cardinal need to make if the Mavericks keep the game close into the second half?

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal Daniel Dullum podcast: Stanford holds on at the end to defeat SJSU 86-82

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Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) and guard Jeremy Dent-Smith (25) battle the San Jose State Spartans at Provident Union Event Center in San Jose on Sat Dec 13, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal Daniel Dullum podcast:

#1 Stanford’s AJ Rohosy, shot 8-for-9 and scored 20 points Saturday night — what did you see from the San José State defense that allowed him to have such a high-efficiency night?”

#2 Stanford’s Chisom Okpara, hit all three of his 3-point attempts. What helped him stay so confident from deep in a tight road game?

#3 Jeremy Dent-Smith, added four 3-pointers and gave Stanford a spark — how important was it to keep the offensive momentum going when San José State went on their late run?

#4 Stanford’s guard Benny Gealer, closed the game from the free-throw line — what was going through his mind at the end there, and how did he handle pressure situations like that?

#5 Stanford guard Ryan Agarwal, nearly posted a double-digit rebound night with 11 points and nine boards — how do you think Stanford’s defense and rebounding impacted his ability to control the game?

Daniel Dullum does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each Sunday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com