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Grading Stanford MBB's Season Through Non-Conference Play

After 13 hard fought games, the Stanford Cardinal have officially wrapped up their 2025-26 non-conference slate with a record of 11-2. Stanford had a good start to the season, beating Portland State, Montana, Montana State, and Louisiana to begin 4-0.

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Tale of Two Halves Helps Stanford Take Down CSU Northridge

Over the weekend, Stanford matched up with Cal State Northridge in a key matchup to end non-conference play for the 2025-26 campaign. Coming in, the Cardinal had lots of expectations.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 27

Stanford Wraps Up Non-Conference Slate with Intriguing Matchup

Going into the 2025-26 season, Stanford had many tough and important games on their schedule for the season. Big games such as hosting Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, and Clemson are massive games this season, as well as rivalry games against Cal and Notre Dame.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 27

Stanford Takes on CSU Northridge to End Non-Conference Play

We are about two months into the 2025-26 season, and Stanford men’s basketball is wrapping up their non-conference slate. To end non-con play, Stanford will take on the Cal State Northridge Matadors, hoping to end their slate on a positive note.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 26

Two Stanford Football Legends Earn 2026 Pro Bowl Selections

The 2025 NFL season is approaching its stretch run. With only two weeks to go in the regular season and the playoff race heating up, the intensity around the NFL is as high as ever.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 26

An Update on Stanford MBB's Quad Record

Stanford basketball is now 10-2 after12 games in their 25-26 campaign, going through a number of highs and lows early in the year. They began with four straight wins over Portland State, Montana, Montana State, and Louisiana, but then lost a bad one at home against Seattle.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 24

How Has Each Stanford Basketball Player Performed This Season?

Stanford basketball has had an interesting start to the season, filled with plenty of ups and downs. The Cardinal have earned power conference wins over Minnesota and Colorado, while also succeeding against powerful mid-majors such as St.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 23

Stanford Adds Brand New Opponent to Schedule in 2026

Stanford football’s 2025 campaign came to an end with a loss to Notre Dame, but now the transfer portal is about to be in full swing, and the Cardinal are already scheduling games for the 2026 season.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 22

Ebuka Okorie Shines Against Colorado, Breaks Stanford Record

Stanford basketball’s weekend victory over Colorado was massive for many reasons. First, it helped the Cardinal get a big resume-building victory, and another power conference win that could end up being huge come March.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 20

Stanford Pulls Off Huge Upset Win Over Ranked Washington Program

Stanford women's basketball has been on the cusp of being ranked at times throughout the year, but have ultimately been left out of the top-25 rankings thus far.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 20

Two Players to Watch in Stanford-Colorado Showdown

Stanford takes on Colorado later today in Phoenix, AZ for the Hall of Fame Series. They will be the first of two games in the MTE (multi team event), with Arizona vs San Diego State following.

Benny Gealer News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 19

Benny Gealer Shines Again in Win

On Wednesday night, Stanford met up with UT Arlington in a non-conference matchup. Without star player Ebuka Okorie, the Cardinal looked like they could end up struggling against dominant guard Raysean Seamster.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 19

When to Expect Okorie, Young Back for Stanford

Early into Stanford’s 2025-26 basketball season, the Cardinal have dealt with a few injury struggles that have held them back from their potential. All season, promising sophomore Donavin Young has been sidelined to a lower extremity injury.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 18

Stanford Takes Down UT Arlington Without Star Guard

On Wednesday night, Stanford took on UT Arlington in a non-conference battle. The game was expected to be filled with intrigue, as the Mavericks unique guard-heavy scheme matched up interestingly against a dynamic guard duo of Benny Gealer and Jeremy Dent-Smith.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16

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Stanford Cardinal News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28