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Cardinal Stun #4 Wildcats, 100-82; Freshman Carlyle tallies career high 28 points

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Stanford Cardinal guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) takes a shot over the Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (14) during the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sun Dec 31, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Led by Freshman sensation Kanaan Carlyle’s career best 28 points with 6 Threes and team’s record 16 made treys, the Stanford Cardinal (6-6, 1-1 Pac-12) upset the #4 Arizona Wildcats (10-3, 1-1 Pac-12) 100-82, in a matinee conference battle inside Maples Pavilion.

Carlyle and three other Cardinal players eclipsed double-figures, and the team shooting a whopping 64% beyond the arc, was a huge contributing factor to Stanford’s 18-point victory on the Farm. The Cardinal more than made amends for the dramatic 76-73 loss to Arizona State two days prior.

Head Coach Jerod Haase explained what he uttered to the team making the transition from the crushing loss, to facing conference juggernaut Arizona, with a day in between. “Just do your job.” Said Haase.

Stanford scored the first points on a Brandon Angel bucket, and then Maxime Raynaud scored another shot. Was there going to be magic in the air on the peninsula side of the Bay?

Arizona never led, but did tie the game at 12, approximately seven minutes into the contest. However., the Cardinal commenced to go on a 5-0 run after the score was even. The Wildcats’ faithful tried to make their presence felt with the overwhelming cheer in the arena.

The support may have helped, as they continued to claw into the deficit and kept it competitive. Despite several runs by the Cardinal, Arizona still managed to get within one point (22-21) late in the half, but that was short lived.

The Cardinal went on a 11-0 run after that, spearheaded by Carlyle’s 4-point play, and his flaming hot hand put the team firmly in the driving seat.

At recess, Carlyle was perfect (4-4),from ThreeLand and amassed 13 points and 3 rebounds off the bench. He was the only player on either team with double-digits. The team shot 50% from the field, and 58% from 3.

Although Stanford led by as much as 15 points the first 20 minutes, they settled for a 9-point advantage (44-35) at the half.

Arizona started the second half with an immediate layup, trying to eventually take over the lead and game. To their dismay, Stanford continued their scorching shooting display, by going 5-5 to start the second stanza of play

Despite the Top 5 team in the country’s many attempted comebacks, the Cardinal led by as much as 20 in half number two. They shot better in every category, showing no complacency with the large lead. They definitely took their coach’s sage advice.

As the warning seconds were ticking off, the aforementioned and en fuego Kanaan Carlyle launched a deep 3 that splashed the net, like the pros up North in San Francisco (Warriors). That buzzer-beater gave him a career high 28 points, 6-8 3s & 8-8 FTs.

As the home crowd exploded, the Cardinal performed a colossal upset victory, 100-82. Stanford got their first conference win, after losing the other in the last seconds.

Besides Carlyle’s extraordinary numbers, three others hit double-digits, Andrej Stojakovic (16), Spencer Jones (21) and Maxime Raynaud (12). Jared Bynum scored 9 points and dished out 11 assists.

Arizona presented two players with double-figures; Caleb Love (23) and Oumar Ballo (12).

Stanford will next be in action Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Los Angeles, as they will play UCLA at 6 PM PDT on ESPN2. Arizona heads back home to host Colorado, Thursday January 4 at 6:30 PM PDT on ESPN.

California Bears Upset UCLA With Spectacular Defense 33-7

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The Cal Bears wide receiver Marvin Anderson (left) gets around the UCLA Bruins defensive Laiatu Latu in first half action at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles on Sat Nov 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The highly favored UCLA Bruins (7-5) were in for the surprise of their lives. The California Bears (6-6) came into this game as underdogs and hardly looked the part in this game. They defended the run brilliantly and displayed some pretty solid offense. The front five for Cal deserved a lot of credit for the 33-7 win. This was a true team effort.

The first quarter took an unexpected turn in the opening drive for UCLA. Bruins Quarterback Ethan Garbers was hurt and had to leave the game with apparent right arm injury. He would eventually leave the field and head for the locker room in some considerable pain.

Dante Moore would come into the game in place of the injured Garbers. He threw an interception which the Bears turned into three points for the early 3-0 lead. Kicker Mateen Bhaghani was 2 of 2 in the first quarter. At 5:25 he kicked a 43 yard field goal and he would kick a second field goal with 0:37 seconds left on the clock in the opening quarter extending their lead to 6-0.

Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw an interception at 9:53 in the second quarter. UCLA took full advantage of that pick and a few plays later took the ball down to the Cal 13 yard line. The Bruin offense was really dialed in after a bit of a slow start. The Cal defense kept the Bruins out of the end zone.

They went for a 23 yard field goal which kicker Blake Glesssner missed and the score remained 6-0 in favor of Cal. The next Bears possession saw a second Mendoza interception and the Bruins had the ball deep in Cal territory. UCLA was unable to turn the first interception into points but they did turn the second one into a touchdown taking a 7-6 lead.

Cal had the ultimate answer to the UCLA touchdown. The Bears Jaydn Ott took the kickoff for 100 yds and a touchdown; California had wasted no time taking back the lead 13-7. WIth 0.56 seconds left in the half the Cal Bears delivered a punishing hit to Bruin quarterback Dante Moore forcing a fumble that Cal recovered deep in UCLA territory.

Mendoza found Jeremiah Hunter for 14 yards and their second touchdown of the day taking a 20-7 lead into the locker room. The Bears not only had the lead in this game, they would also get the ball to start the second half. This was a great first half of football for the Bears. The Bears defense would have to continue to put pressure on the UCLA offense most importantly Moore.

In the second possession of the second half the Cal Bears intercepted the ball for the second time in this game. So far the Cal’s run defense had been impressive. The Bruins put together a great drive in the third quarter that stalled when they attempted to go on a 4th and 13.

Head Coach for UCLA Chip Kelly is not a fan of the field goal and more often than not, the Bruins are successful on fourth downs. A 4th and 13, however, is a long shot and it did put the ball back into the hands of Cal. The Bears put together a nice drive that culminated with a 32 yard field goal to start the fourth quarter giving Cal a 23-7 lead. The Bears were on the cusp of an amazing upset.

Less than a minute into the fourth quarter the Bruins fumbled and California recovered the ball. The Bears had really dictated the tone of this game and momentum was totally in their favor. Hunter celebrated his second touchdown of the game, a 13 yard pass from Mendoza extending the Cal lead to 30-7 at 13:35.

The Bears would tack on their fourth field goal of the game, a 20 yarder for the final score of 33-7. The Bears would finish off the game with a sack of Moore and this game was a wrap. This was a terrific win for Cal but also a sad ending to the storied Pac-12.

Post game notes: Saturday night the Bears traveled down south to take on the Bruins . The Bears are coming off a great win over the Stanford Cardinal winning their fourth Big Game in five years 27-15. They came into this game on a very high note. Mendoza threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns in the win on Nov 18th.

Ott had his fifth 100-yard game of the season. As good as the Bear’s offense was, the defense was equally as good in this great win on Nov 18th. Cal was on point for this game. The UCLA offense featuring Garbers did not start and UCLA went with Moore who threw for 266 yards, one touchdown, and threw two interceptions.

The UCLA season had come to an end with a resounding thud as the Cal Bears manhandled the favored Bruins. Mendoza finished with 178 passing yards. The player of the game has to be Hunter with eight receptions, 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ott 21 carries for 80 yards. The Bears are bowl eligible after Saturday night’s win.

Cardinal Homecoming Spoiled by Visiting Bruins, 42-7; No Mojo from Previous PAC-12 Comeback Upset Win

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The UCLA Bruins running back Carson Steele (33) breaks through the Stanford Cardinal defensive line for one of his three touchdowns at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Sat Oct 21, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (2-5, 1-4 Pac-12) hosted their Pacific – 12 Conference foe from southern California for Homecoming after an amazing victory eight days prior in Boulder, CO; however, the #25 UCLA Bruins (5-2, 2-2 Pac-12) did not care and disrupted the annual celebration on the Farm, 42-7.

Stanford got themselves into a familiar hole as they did last week in the Mile High State, being down big at the midway point of the game. This time a little less of a deficit, 21 points, compared to 29 last game. Essentially all the damage was done by one player.

The Cardinal kicked off to the Bruins to open the game. UCLA took full advantage of that gesture and capitalized on it during their first drive. They traversed 75 yards down the field to score the first points of the contest. Junior running back Carson Steele bursted through the defense for a two yard touchdown. UCLA led 7-0 within the first five minutes of the game.

Carson was not finished, as he scored again a little over three minutes later in the quarter. This time he scurried for eight yards before reaching paydirt. Halfway through period number one, UCLA was up 14-0.

Stanford found themselves committing several penalties during the 15-minute timeframe; however, as the Bruins attempted to score for the third time in the quarter, the Cardinal D (Tree) stood tall. As senior kicker R.J. Lopez attempted a 40-yard field goal to put the Bruins up by 17, but the Cardinal’s senior defensive tackle, Anthony Franklin, blocked the kick, forcing it to miss wide left. After one, UCLA managed to keep their 14-0 advantage.

After nearly 2/3 of the second quarter elapsed, you know who was in the endzone again. Yes, Steele scored for the third time in the first half. He bolted in for a three yard touchdown this go around, and the Bruins took a commanding 21-point lead into the locker room. At the end of 30 minutes of play, UCLA 21, Stanford 0.

As the second half got underway, Stanford was in a similar predicament they were in during their game against Colorado; however, the Bruins were not willing participants for a dramatic comeback against them. as the Buffaloes were and did let happen at home.

Late in the third quarter, UCLA managed to score twice again within two minutes of each other, surprisingly, neither by Carson Steele. Redshirt junior QB Ethan Garbers tossed two touchdown passes to redshirt sophomore WR J. Michael Sturdivant (8) and also R-SO TE Moliki Matavao (20) respectively. 35-0, UCLA,

With more than three minutes left in the third, the Cardinal gave the Homecoming crowd of 30,225 – although a great deal were Bruins’ fans – something to really cheer for, with a 20-yard touchdown connection with QB Ashton Daniels and freshman WR Tiger Bachmeier, getting Stanford off of the Goose Egg. 35-7 UCLA, after 45 minutes of action.

The Final quarter had the Bruins scoring in less than a minute into the stanza, as sophomore running back T.J. Harden scampered for a 22-yard “house call.” While UCLA was up 42-7, Lopez attempted to increase the already overwhelming lead by three more, but missed (42) again, salvaging some solace for the Stanford faithful.

Despite the miscues, UCLA scored enough (42-7) to secure their fifth win overall and second inside the conference. The Cardinal lost by 35 points on Homecoming Saturday.

Stanford will stay on the Farm and host the Washington State Cougars, Saturday, October 28 4pm PDT on FS1. The Bruins head back to Los Angeles to host the aforementioned Colorado Buffaloes on the same date, but at 4:30 PDT and on ABC.

Note: QB Ashton Daniels threw for 268 yards, with a touchdown pass and an interception. Wide receivers Elic Ayomanor (90) and Tiger Bachmeier (75 & touchdown) both had eight catches on double-digit targets.

UCLA’s Carson Steele scored three touchdowns on his 21st birthday in the Bay.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Can Cardinal keep it going against UCLA on Saturday night?

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Stanford Cardinal safety Alaka’i Gilman (left) picks off a pass intended for the Colorado Buffaloes Travis Hunter (12) during overtime in Boulder Col on Sat Oct 14, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, what was it like for Colorado head coach Deion Sanders to have had an uneasy feeling at the half up 29-0 to the Stanford Cardinal last Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder.

#2 It was not the largest collapse in Colorado history but none the less it had to be a huge disappointment for Sanders who was almost certain that this game was their best chance to get in the win column after losing three straight games.

#3 On the other hand for Stanford head coach Troy Taylor it was for Stanford the largest comeback in the school’s history as Stanford pulled it off with a three point 46-43 win.

#4 The game went two overtimes and Stanford kicker Joshua Karty kicked a game winning 31 yard field goal after booting a tying field goal in the regulation stanza of the game.

#5 The Cardinal hope to keep it going as they face the UCLA Bruins (4-2). The Cardinal will need that same type of offense against the Bruins as they had going against the Buffaloes last week. Kick off at Stanford Stadium is at 7:30pm PT.

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal comeback dims the lights for Buffaloes Neon Deion

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Stanford Cardinal kicker Joshua Karty (43) is mobbed by his teammates after booting a 31 yard game winning field goal in the second overtime against the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder Col on Fri Oct 13, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, how discouraging does it have to be for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders after holding a 29 point lead only to watch it get whittled away in double overtime and lose by a field goal?

#2 Stanford Cardinal receiver Elic Ayomanor chalk up a school record 294 yards receiving.

#3 Ayomanor had himself an evening in Colorado catching three touchdowns and 13 receptions. Can this be for Ayomanor and the Cardinal a page turning moment in their season?

#4 With the score tied in the second overtime 43-43 Stanford kicker Joshua Karty kicked a 31 yard field goal for the game winner. Karty in regulation kicked a tying field goal against the Buffaloes.

#5 It doesn’t get easier for Stanford for their next game on Sat Oct 21st against the UCLA Bruins who are rolling with a 4-1 record. The Bruins defeated Washington State in their last contest 25-17 on Sat Sep 23rd. The Bruins had a bye on Sep 30 before meeting up with Washington State. Michael how do you see this match up between the Cardinal and Bruins for next week Saturday on the farm at Stanford.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer and a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Pac 12 podcast with Troy Ewers: It gets worse for Pac 12 with Oregon and Washington moving to the Big Ten

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Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren played a big role in bringing in the Colorado Buffaloes, Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies, UCS Trojans, and UCLA Bruins (USA Today file photo)

On the Pac 12 with Troy Ewers:

#1 The break up of the Pac 12 continues after Oregon Ducks trustees voted on Friday to accept the move to the Big Ten. The Washington Huskies also will be leaving the Pac 12 to join the Big Ten.

#2 The Big Ten presidents voted happily to vote in Oregon and Washington for the 2024 season and they see a great benefit for their TV coverage having the Ducks and Huskies in the confrence.

#3 Last year the Big Ten got UCLA and USC in the fold and that was the beginning of the crumbling of the Pac 12.

#4 With the Colorado Buffaloes, USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington leaving the Pac 12 the conference. At this rate the Pac 12 could be down to just four schools, Cal, Stanford, Oregon State, and Washington State which pretty much would have to move them into other conferences.

#5 It was Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren who strongly urged Oregon and Washington to join the Big Ten. With UCLA and USC it gives the Big Ten a strong position for their TV contracts and recruiting for the schools.

Troy Ewers covers the San Jose Spartans and the Cal Bears for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Pac 12 podcast with Michael Roberson: With teams leaving will Pac 12 dissolve and disband?

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The Pac-12 logo is shown at Sun Devil Stadium during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State in Tempe, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2019. (AP file photo)

On the Pac 12 podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, talk about the big announcement last Thursday regarding the Colorado Buffaloes leaving the Pac 12 this being the third team now to leave with USC and UCLA how will that impact the league.

#2 Now with three teams departing the Pac 12 do you see the Pac 12 getting the opportunity to add some teams or could they end up disbanding?

#3 The Pac 12 ironically has won more championships than any other league but now the league has lots questions about it’s future.

#4 The Pac 12 has problems with their TV contract regarding it’s media rights contract did that play into the three teams departures knowing that they can’t stay profitable.

#5 Talk about the team you cover the Cal Bears how this all plays out loosing such opponents such as USC, UCLA, and Colorado.

Join Michael Roberson for the Pac 12 podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Pac 12 podcast with Michael Wagaman: With Pac 12 teams breaking up will league survive?

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders, left, leads longtime supporter Peggy Coppom to kick the football before the team’s spring practice NCAA college football game April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Coppom, 98, said she’s excited about Colorado’s return to the Big 12 in 2024. She has attended Colorado football games since 1940. Sanders and the Buffaloes will be leaving the Pac 12 one of three teams to depart the conference after this season. (AP News Photo)

On the Pac 12 podcast with Michael Wagaman:

#1 Michael, talk about the big announcement last Thursday regarding the Colorado Buffaloes leaving the Pac 12 this being the third team now to leave with USC and UCLA how will that impact the league.

#2 Now with three teams departing the Pac 12 do you see the Pac 12 getting the opportunity to add some teams or could they end up disbanding?

#3 The Pac 12 ironically has won more championships than any other league but now the league has lots questions about it’s future.

#4 The Pac 12 has problems with their TV contract regarding it’s media rights contract did that play into the three teams departures knowing that they can’t stay profitable.

#5 Talk about the team you cover the Cal Bears how this all plays out loosing such opponents such as USC, UCLA, and Colorado.

Join Michael Wagaman for the Pac 12 podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: How Stanford will shake off last two loses going into March Madness

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Cameron Brink (22) center Stanford Cardinal skilled at the block shot but it just wasn’t enough against the UCLA Bruins at the Pac 12 Tournament on Sun Mar 5, 2023 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael, when you look at the Stanford women’s last two loses out of their last three games to Utah and UCLA how much do you define that as ending their season in a negative way or it was just a learning experience and they’ll get em in March Madness.

#2 Do you believe that losing the last two games out of three actually makes the Cardinal sit up and pay attention of some of the things they need to work on before the big dance.

#3 In the Pac 12 Tournament this will be the first time in years that the Cardinal will not go in as a contender a finalist as it were. Does that play on the Cardinal psyche going into the rest of March.

#4 After two loses like that do you see Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer making adjustments, some changes before they get into their next game?

#5 Talk about a few of the key players that had made a big difference going into the big dance this month and how they’ll be an impact Hannah Jump, Haley Jones and Cameron Brink?

Join Michael for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts all throughout March Madness at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal just couldn’t come up with ball in second half against UCLA

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Stanford guard Haley Jones, center, moves the ball around UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez (23) during the first half at the womens Pac 12 Tournament at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Fri Mar 3, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael:

#1 The 19th ranked UCLA Bruins pulled off an upset defeating the Stanford Cardinal on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas 69-65 getting eliminated in from the tournament.

#3 The Bruins made a comeback on the Cardinal in second half play scoring 18 points in the third quarter and 29 in the fourth quarter to over come a 35-22 first half deficit.

#4 Kiki Rice led the way for the Bruins with 22 points, five rebounds, five assists, and made 12 of 13 free throws. Emily Bessoir was next with 14 points and six rebounds, Charisma Osborne had 12 points.

#5 The Cardinal had faced a number of upsets against USC, Washington, Utah, and UCLA in Pac 12 conference play. How surprising were these loses to coach Tara VanDerveer and the UCLA loss in particular?

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