Stanford Defeats Cal 78-73 to Advance in ACC Tournament

Maxime Raynaud's 23 points lead Stanford past a resilient Cal team after their grueling six-overtime stretch.

Stanford, the No. 7 seed, overcame No. 15 seed Cal 78-73 in the second round of the ACC Tournament, securing a matchup against No. 2 seed Louisville.
Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 23 points, including key free throws in the final seconds to seal the win, while Jaylen Blakes added 21 points.
Cal’s Andrej Stojakovic scored a career-high 37 points, following his 29-point performance in their double-overtime win against Virginia Tech in the first round.
Cal entered the game after playing six overtime periods across their last two matchups, including a four-overtime loss to Notre Dame just days prior.
Stanford capitalized on three-point shooting, making eight in the first half compared to Cal’s two, despite a close shooting percentage overall.