US EditionEbuka Okorie Outduels Caleb Wilson as Stanford Knocks Off No. 14 UNC
Ebuka Okorie scored 36 points and had nine assists, leading Stanford to a comeback win over No. 14 North Carolina at Maples Pavilion, the school's highest freshman scoring record.
- Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie scored a freshman school‑record 36 points and nine assists as Stanford rallied from 12 points down to beat No. 14 North Carolina 95-90 at Maples Pavilion on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.
- North Carolina broke out to a 12-point lead early behind Henri Veesaar, but Ebuka Okorie's 17 points and five assists cut the deficit to 47-45 by halftime; the Tar Heels had won all 13 previous meetings before Kyle Smith's arrival.
- After Caleb Wilson's turnover, Ryan Agarwal hit a 3 following Jeremy Dent-Smith's go-ahead 3 with 1:04 left, sealing Stanford's win despite Chisom Okpara's injury.
- Stanford's victory lifts the Cardinal to 14-4 and 3-2 ACC, with their second ranked win this month matching the program's most such wins in a season.
- Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar each finished with 26 points for North Carolina, and up next North Carolina visits Cal on Saturday while Stanford hosts Duke on Saturday.
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Stanford’s freshman phenom Ebuka Okroie leads 95-90 win over No. 14 North Carolina
Stanford Cardinal’s Jeremy Dent-Smith (25) celebrates their 95-90 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels with fans at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Stanford Cardinal’s Ebuka Okorie (1) takes a shot against North Carolina Tar Heels’ Henri Veesaar (13) in the first half at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Stan…
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Stanford's freshman phenom Ebuka Okroie leads 95-90 win over No. 14 North Carolina
Freshman Ebuka Okorie had 36 points and nine assists and Stanford rallied from 12 points down in the second half to beat No. 14 North Carolina 95-90 on Wednesday night.
Stanford secures electric win over No. 14 Tar Heels
Stanford (14-4, 3-2 ACC) secured a nail-biting victory against the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels (14-3, 2-2 ACC) in a conference matchup Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal overcame a 12-point deficit in the first half before rallying back in a last-minute effort led by freshman guard Ebuka Okorie’s career-high 36 points and nine assists. Okorie’s 36 points set a school record for most points in a game for a freshman. This marks t…
Offensive Brilliance Fuels Another Ranked Win
Stanford men's basketball, led by freshman Ebuka Okorie's record-setting 36 points, defeated No. 14/15 North Carolina 95-90. This win marked Stanford's impressive fourth Quad 1 victory of the season. Okorie's outstanding performance, combined with team efficiency, including 16 three-pointers, signifies a pivotal moment for the Cardinal as they chase continued success in the ACC. By the Numbers Stanford made 16 three-pointers, tying for second-mo…
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