Stanford 86, at Notre Dame 78

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive efficiency and a decisive early run, the Stanford Cardinal secured a critical road victory Wednesday night, defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 86-78 at a subdued Joyce Athletic Center. The win improved Stanford to 19-11 overall and in Atlantic Coast Conference play, while Notre Dame fell to 13-17. The game served as a stark reversal from the teams’ first meeting on Dec. 30, a 47-40 defensive slog won by the Fighting Irish. From the opening tip, Stanford established an offensive rhythm that Notre Dame could never fully disrupt. The… Read more...