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Cal Rallies from 16 Down to Beat Stanford 78-66, Snapping Five-Game Skid

The matchup turned on Justin Pippen’s defense against high-scoring freshman Ebuka Okorie.

Cal’s Milos Ilic shoots against Stanford’s Cameron Grant in the first half at Maples Pavilion on Saturday. 
Cal’s John Camden (2), TT Carr and Milos Ilic celebrate in front of Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie after the Bears' win at Maples Pavilion on Saturday. 
Cal’s John Camden, who scored 25 points, attempts a 3-pointer against Stanford at  Maples Pavilion on Saturday. 
Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie, who entered the game averaging 22.1 points per game, shot 1-for-16 from the floor against Cal at Maples Pavilion on Saturday.

Overview

  • John Camden delivered a season-high 25 points and 10 rebounds as Cal seized control after halftime.
  • The Bears ended the first half on a 25-5 burst and closed with a 17-2 run, holding Stanford without a field goal for the final 7:41.
  • Pippen added 18 points and six assists and helped limit Okorie to 1-for-16 shooting, including 0-for-9 from three, with 12 points at the line.
  • Jeremy Dent-Smith led Stanford with 20 points, while the Cardinal shot 27% from the field and 19.4% from deep in a sold-out Maples Pavilion.
  • Stanford is adjusting after announcing Chisom Okpara’s season-ending injury this week, and both teams sit 3-4 in ACC play ahead of road games Wednesday.