Stanford defeats UT Arlington 76-60

Stanford Upsets UT Arlington 76-60 in Thrilling Non-Conference Matchup

In a tightly contested battle, Stanford proved its home-court advantage as it outlasted visiting UT Arlington 76-60 at Maples Pavilion on Thursday night.

The Cardinal took control early, building a 19-point lead in the third quarter before UT Arlington made a late surge. However, Stanford's balanced offense and stifling defense allowed them to maintain their composure down the stretch.

For Stanford (HOME), Chisom Okpara led the way with 17 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. AJ Rohosy added 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, while Jeremy Dent-Smith chipped in with five assists and 10 points off the bench. The Cardinal's strong team performance was highlighted by a 53.1% eFG percentage, 61.2% true shooting percentage, and a 17:9 turnover ratio.

UT Arlington (AWAY), meanwhile, struggled to find its rhythm behind the arc, making just 29.0% of its 3-point attempts. Cash Chavis led the Mavericks with 14 points, while Amari Reed added nine points and five rebounds. However, UT Arlington's inability to contain Stanford's fast-break attack – which generated 19 points – ultimately proved costly.

The largest lead in the game was 19 points, courtesy of a Stanford basket with just over four minutes remaining. The Mavericks responded with a late push, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

Stanford's win marked its first against a Power Five opponent this season, and serves as a significant boost to the team's resume. With the Cardinal's strong performance at home, they'll look to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.

For UT Arlington, the loss marks a setback in what was shaping up to be an exciting non-conference schedule. The Mavericks will look to bounce back against another tough opponent soon.