PALO ALTO, Calif. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive efficiency and defensive dominance, the Stanford Cardinal snapped a three-game skid with a resounding 95-72 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Maples Pavilion.

A crowd of 4,812 watched as Stanford, improving to 15-9, executed with precision on both ends of the floor, while Georgia Tech fell to 11-13. The game was organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference as part of the league’s scheduling alliance.

The most critical phase of the contest came early in the second half, where Stanford transformed a competitive four-point halftime lead into an insurmountable advantage. Leading 43-39 at the break, the Cardinal opened the second period with a decisive 13-4 run over the first four minutes and thirty seconds. The surge was fueled by stifling defense that forced Georgia Tech into rushed shots and turnovers, which Stanford converted into easy transition opportunities. This stretch pushed the lead to 56-43 and established a tone of control that the Yellow Jackets could never disrupt.

Stanford’s performance was a masterclass in efficiency. The Cardinal scored 95 points on just 74 possessions, an elite offensive rating of 128.3, and shot 54.1 percent from the field. They were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 27 three-point attempts, and nearly flawless at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19. Defensively, Stanford’s presence at the rim was overwhelming, recording 10 blocked shots compared to Georgia Tech’s two, and matching the Yellow Jackets with 10 steals.

The catalyst for Stanford was junior guard Ebuka Okorie of Nashua, New Hampshire. Shaking off a recent stretch of losses, Okorie delivered a career-high and game-dominant 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting, adding four assists and a steal in 36 minutes. His ability to score at all three levels – including a perfect 8-for-8 from the foul line – and his active hands in the passing lanes proved too much for Georgia Tech to contain. He was supported by Jeremy Dent-Smith of Hawthorne, California, who added 16 points, and a formidable interior defense led by Donavin Young of Pasco, Washington, who tallied nine points and five blocks.

Georgia Tech, which scored 72 points on 76 possessions for an offensive rating of 94.6, struggled to find consistent offense outside of the paint. The Yellow Jackets shot 43.1 percent overall but just 5 of 15 from three-point range. Akai Fleming of Marietta, Georgia, led the team with 19 points, while Baye Ndongo of Mbour, Senegal, contributed 14 points. Jaeden Mustaf of Bowie, Maryland, added 13 points. The Yellow Jackets were hampered by Stanford’s shot-blocking, having 10 attempts rejected, and were outscored 20-11 in points off turnovers despite both teams committing 12.

Stanford set the pace early, using an 8-0 run midway through the first half to take a 19-11 lead. Georgia Tech responded with physical play inside, tying the game at 24-24 on a Lamar Washington three-pointer and staying within striking distance for the remainder of the half. The Cardinal led 43-39 at intermission after Okorie sank two free throws in the final minute.

The second half, however, belonged entirely to Stanford. Following the pivotal run that extended the lead to 13, the Cardinal continued to apply pressure. A three-pointer from Dent-Smith at the 11:04 mark pushed the advantage to 65-54, and Stanford’s lead ballooned to 20 points at 77-57 after another Okorie layup with just over seven minutes remaining. Georgia Tech never came closer than 16 points the rest of the way as Stanford cruised to the 23-point victory.

The win provided a vital rebound for Stanford, which had lost its previous three games to Clemson, Florida State and Miami by an average of just over seven points. Georgia Tech has now lost four of its last five games. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Stanford entered the game with a 78 percent probability to win.

Georgia Tech returns to Atlantic Coast Conference play Wednesday at home against Wake Forest. Stanford continues its conference schedule Wednesday on the road at Boston College.