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Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal grounded the Eagles 74-65 on their home opener on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal Aidan Camman (52) throws down against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Mon Nov 2, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (1-0) opened their season with a 74-65 comeback victory over the Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1), Monday Night inside the friendly confines of Maples Pavilion.

Eastern Washington scored the first basket of the contest and led most of the first half (15:3), However, the Cardinal managed to make the best of their minute time in front.

The Eagles from the Great Northwest took control early in the first stanza. As a matter of fact, Eastern Washington led by as many as 13 points, including a 6-0 run in the process. At that point of the game, the Maples faithful were in a daze with a little over six minutes until recess.

However, the Cardinal took it upon themselves to go on an 11-0 run to get within two (28-26) points of the lead. They eventually took the lead (31-30) at the 1:41 mark of the half. They later added three more points, completing a 19-2 run to end the first half, and lead by four points (34-30), after 20 minutes of action.

The first half had five lead changes and three ties. There were also double-digit leads, runs and rebounding by both teams. Only one player reached that plateau individually. Eastern Washington’s senior forward, Alton Hamilton IV scored 10 points, midway through the battle.

The home team shot 48% from the field, 100% from the charity stripe, and an abysmal 17% from beyond the arc. The visitors tally was 43%, 67% and 25% in the same categories.

In the second half, the Cardinal got on the board first with a 3-pointer, immediately extending their lead to seven points. Minutes later, Stanford achieved their largest lead on nine points. Facing their largest deficit, Eastern Washington was not finished battling for a win.

The Eagles went on a 9-0 run to tie the game at 48. Nearly 11 minutes later, Eastern Washington regained the lead, 65-64. Unfortunately for the Eagles, that would be their last points total. Stanford would take the lead back, while scoring 10 straight points to end the game.

After 40 minutes of action, the Cardinal won by nine points, 74-65. Two more lead changes and one tie happened in the second half. The final buzzer ended a game full of action and ebbs and flows.

Five Stanford players scored at least 10 points for the team’s cause. Freshman guard Julius Price led with 17 points, while Aidan Cammann followed with 13 points and Aziz Olajuwon and Nick Townsend both put up 12 points. Freshman guard Isaiah Rogers contributed 10 points,

Only two Eagles fit the same criteria as their counterparts. Senior forward Alton Hamilton IV led all hoopers with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while his teammate Cole Scherer offered 11 points.

The Cardinal will next be in action Friday, November 6 as they host the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at 7 PM PT. The Eagles fly up to the Beaver State on the same date, to take on the Oregon Ducks at 3 PM PT.

March Madness NCAA podcast Daniel Dullum: Michigan’s Lendeborg scores 25 in 95-72 win over St Louis; Michigan State advances with 77-69 win over Louisville; plus more

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Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) is phyched after dunking on the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the NCAA March Madness Tournment to advance to the Sweet 16 on Sat Mar 21, 2026 at the Key Bank Center in Buffalo (AP News photo)

March Madness NCAA podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 Daniel, Yaxel Lendeborg scored a Michigan Wolverine team high 25 points and had his share of dunking at the Midwest Region to advance to the Sweet 16 getting a 95-72 win against the St Louis Billikens in round two of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.

#2 Santa Clara Broncos Allen Graves hit a go ahead basket. Then the Kentucky Wildcats Ortega Oweh hit a three pointer to tie it up with 2.4 seconds left in regulation. The buzzer sounded while the ball was in mid air but the basket counted. Kentucky also added eight more points to pull away for the 89-84 win. The Wildcats will meet Iowa State for the Midwest Region tournament next.

#3 Michigan State Spartans picked up a huge win over the Louisville Cardinals Saturday in Chicago in a 77-69 victory to advance to the Sweet 16. Coen Carr led with 21 points, ten rebounds, 16 assists, getting a double-double. For Spartans head coach Tom Izzo it was his 17th advancing the Spartans to the Sweet 16.

#4 The Duke Blue Devils lit it up in the second half of action in the NCAA Tournament shooting 61.5% and pulled away from the TCU Horned Frogs by a healthy margin 81-58. Duke’s Cameron Boozer had 19 points it was a physical contest between both teams. Duke is the number one seed.

#5 The Houston Cougars defeated Texas A&M Aggies by a convincing 88-57 final. The Cougars got 18 points from top scorer Emannuel Sharp, Chris Cenac Jr finished with 17 points, and guard Miles Uzan finished in third with 15 points. With the win the Cougars advance to the Sweet 16 on Thu Mar 26th.

#6 The number 11 seeded Texas Longhorns defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-68. What was contrasting Gonzaga’s top scorer forward Graham Ike outscored Texas’ two top scorers with 25 points versus Matas Vokietaitis and guard Jordan Pope both who finished with 17 points.

#7 Texas A&M Aggies Rashaun Agee scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Aggies No.10 defeated the St Mary’s Gaels Thursday night during the first round of the NCAA Tournament 63-50. Ruben Dominguez scored 11 points.

Daniel Dullum is covering the NCAA March Madness Tournament for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva: Cal wins first NIT game after 12 years of waiting defeat UIC 91-73

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Cal Bears center Milos Illic (8) takes a shot against the UIC Flames forward Mekhi Lowrey (22) and forward Abdul Momoh (7) in the first half at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Wed Mar 18, 2026 (photo by Michael Villanueva)

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael, this was a game that Cal Bears forward Chris Bell finished 31 poins he ran the ball leading in scoring for Cal at times a close game but how much was it based on Bell’s performance that helped Cal pull this out against the UIC Flames?

#2 Bell also was effective from the free thow line in a game where every basket was crucial.

#3 Talk about John Camden who finished third in scoring with 13 points he also help Cal in this game with with three 3 pointers.

#4 Justin Pippin finished second in scoring with 18 points he’s been key all season long but in an important NIT game he’s was someone coach Mark Madson could rely on for the clutch shot.

#5 Cal returns to Haas Pavilion Sunday to face off for the second round of these NIT Tournament games it never gets easier as you move up in the NIT rounds as they face the St Joseph Hawks.

Michael Villanueva is Cal Bears basketball podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Okorie, Gealer, and Rohosy put out great effort, Stanford falls short to Pitt

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Stanford Cardinal Benny Gealer (5) takes the ball up the floor against the Pitt Panthers at the ACC Tournament in Charlotte NC on Tue Mar 10, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1  The 15th seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (13-19) Demarco Minor made up for a previous missed shot and scored the game winning basket with just 0.7 seconds left in the game to give Pitt a 64-63 win over the tenth seeded Stanford Cardinal (20-12) at the ACC Tournament in Tuesday’s opening game.

#2 Minor had troubles earlier in the game converting shots missing all seven of his three point shots and going 2-10 in shooting. But it will be that game winning shot with less than a second left that he’ll remember.

#3 Stanford Cardinal sensation Ebuka Okorie dropped a three point shot with 26.2 seconds left in the ball game after Minor missed his three point shot but on a loose ball the Panther recovered and Minor missed a jumper but got the game winner.

#4 Tough loss for Stanford after a hard effort on the floor from Okorie who led with 14 points, followed up by Benny Gealer with 11 points and AJ Rohosy finishing third with 10 points.

#5 The Cardinal wait to see where they play next in the post season but as far as they’re NCAA hopes for March Madness it looks as if it’s over for Stanford.

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

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford gets the edge over NC State 85-84 Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) gets some reach over the NC State Wolfpack’s forward Van Allen Lubin (22) at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh NC on Sat Mar 7, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How did Ebuka Okorie’s 33-point performance influence Stanford’s 85–84 victory over NC State on March 7, 2026?

#2 What role did Jaylen Thompson play during Stanford’s late-game run against NC State, and how did his contributions help secure the win?

#3 How did AJ Rohosy contribute offensively and on the boards for Stanford in the matchup with NC State?

#4 In what ways did Jeremy Dent-Smith impact the final moments of the game, particularly with his defensive play and clutch free throws?

#5 How did teammates like Donavin Young and Ryan Agarwal support Stanford’s scoring and rebounding effort against NC State?

Michael Roberson filled in for Daniel Dullum who does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Gealer buckets 30 points in Stanford’s 95-75 win

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Benny Gealer Stanford Cardinal takes careful aim against the SMU Mustangs on Sat Feb 28, 2026 (photo by Stanford Cardinal)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, a great night for Stanford Cardinal Benny Gealer scoring and leading with 30 points to help beat the Pitt Panthers 75-67.

#2 Always dependable Ebuka Okorie also had plenty of opportunities to finish second in scoring with 22 points.

#3 Aidan Cammann finished third in scoring with 15 points. The Cardinal were able to hand SMU’s defense and get the kind of scoring they needed.

#4 AJ Rohosy finished fourth in scoring with eight points. Rohosy has been instrumental throughout this season.

#5 Up next for Stanford the first of two games on the road at Notre Dame on Wed Mar 4 and the Cardinal close out the regular season on Sat Mar 7 at NC State 11:15am. The Cardinal are 17-11 going on this road trip how do you see the Cardinal going up against Notre Dame and NC State.

Michael Roberson filled in for Daniel Dullum who podcasts Stanford basketball weekends for

http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Okorie can’t be stopped tops scorers with 34 in Stanford’s 75-67 win over Pitt

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Stanford Cardinal Ebuka Okorie (1)gets the throw down against the Pitt Panthers at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Feb 25, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Pitt’s defense had trouble handling Stanford’s leading scorer Ebuka Okorie (G) and his playmaking throughout the game?

#2 Which Stanford role players — such as Ebuka Okorie, Benny Gealer, Jeremy Dent-Smith and AJ Rohosy — made the biggest impact, and in what ways?

#3 What adjustments did Pitt need to make after Stanford’s early offensive runs, and were they effective later in the game?

#4 How did the performance of Stanford’s bench players Ryan Agarwal, Aidan Cammann, Oskar Giltay, Cameron Grant influence the flow of the final minutes?

#5 What were the key matchups — such as Pitt’s best rebounders vs. Stanford’s interior players like Rohosy — that determined control of the paint?

#6 Stanford hosts the SMU Mustangs who lost Wednesday to the Cal Bears and dropped their overall record 19-9. The Mustangs will be going into this game with a vengence do you see this being a tight game this Sat Feb 28th with a 3:00pm tip at Maples Pavilion.

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

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva: Cal picks up 20th win and third straight win over SMU

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Cal Bears guard Justin Pippin (10) takes a jump shot against the SMU Mustangs at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Wed Feb 25, 2026 (photo by Michael Villanueva-Sports Radio Service)

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael a real nailbiter right down to the end and the Cal Bears Justin Pippin put the final touches with two free throws that keyed it for Cal with 12 second left in the game to give Cal a 72-69 lead and the win.

#2 SMU Mustangs came in the challenger with the same identicial record as Cal at 19-8 but it was the Bears who stayed ahead of the Mustangs for most of the game to come away with a three point win.

#3 Pippin who got those two final free throws also led Cal in socring with 24 points the Mustangs just couldn’t contain him on defense.

#4 Michael, the Bears Chris Bell followed finishing second in scoring with 20 points Bell was also intrumental coming away with Cal’s 20th win on the 25-26 campaign.

#5 Next up for Cal the Pitt Panthers who got beat by Stanfordo on Wednesday night 75-67 at Stanford. The Panthers are now 10-18 a struggling bunch who come to Haas Pavilion on Saturday for a 1:00pm matinee. Cal is on a roll they have won three in a row as Cal head coach Mark Madson picks up his first career win against SMU.

Michael Villanuevea does the Cal Bears podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal held the Panthers at bay 75-67, inside Maples Pavilion; Okorie 34

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Stanford Cardinal Ebuka Okorie (1) drives on Pitt Panthers guard DeMarco Minor (7) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Feb 25, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Freshman Phenom Ebuka Okorie’s 34 points led his Stanford Cardinal 17-11. 6-9 ACC) to a hard fought victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers (10-18, 3-12 ACC) 75-67, in Atlantic Coast Conference action, on a Wednesday Afternoon on the Farm.

The visiting cats from the Steel City got the conference contest started with the first four points of the game, before Stanford could even activate the scoreboard.  Although the Panthers would be in the lead for more than 17 minutes, there was a very competitive exchange of being in front by both teams.  Eight lead changes took place within the first 20 minutes of the game, and only one time tied.

Pitt led by as many as seven points, while Stanford could only get in front by one point.  The Panthers shot %6% from the floor, and 38% from Three.  They shot a respectable 75% from the free throw line.  Stanford, on the other hand, was 48% from the floor, 57% beyond the arc, and perfect from the “charity stripe.”

With all the excitement and back and forth scoring, the felines from the Quaker State were able to hold on to a two-point lead at recess, 34-32.  Both teams had one player to reach double-figures in scoring.  Benny Gealer topped the Cardinal, with 10 points, while senior forward Cameron Corhen led the Panthers with 14 points and six rebounds.

In the second half, Stanford scored the first points, on Okorie free throws.  There would be more see/saw action in the final 20-minute block.  There were four more ties and seven more lead changes.  The Cardinal got out in front by as many as eight points late in the the half, and that was the final margin at the final horn.

However, before that was the outcome, Stanford had to withstand an 11-0 run by the Panthers.  They were able to perform an 11-1 run of their own to put them back in the driver’s seat.  During this frenetic stretch, Okorie exploded for 28 second half points, willing his team to victory.

Stanford managed to shoot at a higher clip from the field, and remained perfect from the free throw line.  Whereas, the Panthers shot significantly worse in the second stanza, as well as from the freebee zone.  The Cardinal’s defense can take some credit for those dismal numbers.

When the 40 minutes of gametime elapsed, the Cardinal responded from their previous loss and pulled out a gutsy victory at home by eight points, 75-67.

Okorie led all scorers with 34 points, six assists and six rebounds.  The aforementioned Gealer gave his team 12 points, while Aidan Cammann added 11.  Cameron Corhen topped the Panthers with 22 points, eight rebounds and four assists.  Barry Dunning  Jr. offered 19 points and five rebounds. and Nojus Indrusaitis put up 10 points for the cause.

Stanford will next be in action Saturday, February 28 inside Maples on Senior Day, hosting the SMU Mustangs at 3 PM PT on the ACC Network.  the Panthers traverse across the Bay to Berkeley to face Cal on the same date at 1 PM PT on the same network.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford can’t win on Cal’s floor in 72-66 loss

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Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie sits on the Stanford bench during warm ups before their game against the Cal Bears at Cal Berkeley on Sat Feb 21, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How will freshman guard Ebuka Okorie’s scoring ability (averaging ~22.5 points per game) impact Stanford’s offensive strategy against Cal?

#2 What adjustments can Stanford make to support Okorie if teammates like Benny Gealer or Aidan Cammann struggle offensively?

#3 How might Stanford’s defense try to contain Cal’s balanced attack after personnel like Chris Bell and John Camden had big outputs in their last matchup?

#4 What role could Stanford forward AJ Rohosy play on the boards against Cal’s big men and how critical could his rebounding be?

#5 Can players such as Jeremy Dent-Smith step up in key moments to complement Okorie’s offense and shift the momentum in Stanford’s favor?

Michael Roberson filled in for Daniel Dullum on the Stanford Cardinal podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com