SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — Stanford survived a second-half surge from San Jose State to win 86-82 in a men’s basketball game Saturday at Event Center.

The Cardinal built a 44-36 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, connecting on 60.9% from the field. The Spartans rallied after halftime, outscoring Stanford 46-42, but could not overcome the early deficit. Chisom Okpara led Stanford with 20 points. San Jose State’s Yaphet Moundi scored a game-high 26 points and Colby Garland added 20 points and nine assists.

Stanford improved to 8-2. San Jose State fell to 5-6. Attendance was 2,745.