Stanford pulled off an impressive comeback against No. 14 North Carolina, winning 95-90. Freshman Ebuka Okorie led the charge with 36 points and nine assists. This victory marks the second consecutive season Stanford has defeated North Carolina, breaking their long-standing winning streak against the Cardinal. It’s a notable shift since Stanford joined the ACC.
Despite being down by 12 points early in the second half, Stanford fought back. Jeremy Dent-Smith hit a crucial 3-pointer to put the Cardinal ahead, while Ryan Agarwal sealed the win with another three in the final moments. Each player contributed significantly, with Dent-Smith and Agarwal scoring 20 points each. It’s remarkable that this win came without their second-leading scorer, Chisom Okpara, who is recovering from an injury.
North Carolina had strong performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, both scoring 26 points. However, Stanford’s resolve kept them in the game, especially after trailing 47-45 at halftime.
Historically, Stanford is making waves this season. This win against ranked teams is their first time achieving this many victories since the 2013-2014 season, when they made the NCAA Tournament.
Looking ahead, Stanford will face Duke, while North Carolina is set to visit California. As college basketball heats up, fans are eager to see how these teams will perform in the coming games.
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