NCAAB · Final

Stanford Defeats Pittsburgh in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Maples Pavilion

Stanford Cardinal 75, Pittsburgh Panthers 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal beat Pittsburgh Panthers 75-67 at Maples Pavilion on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Pittsburgh Panthers vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -425 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious against the Pittsburgh Panthers with a final score of 75-67 at Maples Pavilion. This game was significant as it marked Stanford's first win against Pittsburgh, having lost their previous meeting earlier in the 2025 season. The Cardinal's victory improves their record to 18-11, while the Panthers fall to 10-19.

Stanford entered the game with a home record of 17-11, but they had struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last ten games and on a two-game losing streak. Their average points scored during this stretch was 71.9, while they allowed an average of 75.7 points per game. In their last five games, Stanford scored an average of 71.6 points and allowed 68.4 points, indicating a slight improvement in their defensive performance.

On the other hand, Pittsburgh had a challenging season, with a record of 10-18. Their recent form showed a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, but they managed to snap a seven-game losing streak with a win against Notre Dame in their previous outing. The Panthers averaged 63.1 points scored and 75.5 points allowed in their last ten games. In their last five games, they averaged 61.2 points scored and 74.0 points allowed, reflecting their struggles on both ends of the court.

The game featured a competitive atmosphere, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The scoring plays in the second half showcased key moments, including Ebuka Okorie's critical three-pointers that helped Stanford maintain their lead. Okorie's performance was pivotal, as he contributed significantly to the Cardinal's scoring in crucial moments.

In terms of home versus away performance, Stanford's home record was slightly better than Pittsburgh's away performance, which stood at 0-4 in their last four away games. This trend continued as the Cardinal capitalized on their home court advantage.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Stanford favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 138.5. The odds reflected the expectation of a competitive game, but Stanford's dominant performance ultimately led to a comfortable victory.

The conditions at Maples Pavilion were conducive to a strong showing from the home team, and the crowd played a significant role in energizing the Cardinal players. With this win, Stanford not only improved their record but also gained momentum as they head into the latter part of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STAN -8.5	138.5 o -112 / u -108	Pittsburgh Panthers +330 · Stanford Cardinal -425

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Leaders

PointsEbuka Okorie34Stanford Cardinal
AssistsEbuka Okorie6Stanford Cardinal
ReboundsAJ Rohosy8Stanford Cardinal
PointsCameron Corhen22Pittsburgh Panthers
AssistsCameron Corhen4Pittsburgh Panthers
ReboundsCameron Corhen8Pittsburgh Panthers

Recent form

Stanford Cardinal

Last 10: 3-7Streak L271.9 scored · 75.7 allowed per game2-3 at home

L66-72at California Golden BearsFeb 21
L63-68at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 14
W70-64at Boston College EaglesFeb 12
W95-72vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 8
L64-66vs Clemson TigersFeb 5
L80-88at Florida State SeminolesJan 31
L70-79at Miami HurricanesJan 29
L66-78vs California Golden BearsJan 25
L50-80vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 17
W95-90vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 15

Pittsburgh Panthers

Last 10: 2-8Streak W163.1 scored · 75.5 allowed per game0-4 away

W73-68vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 21
L65-79at North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 14
L54-70vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 11
L67-86vs SMU MustangsFeb 7
L47-67at Virginia CavaliersFeb 4
L52-63at Clemson TigersJan 31
W80-76vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 27
L72-81vs NC State WolfpackJan 24
L62-65at Boston College EaglesJan 22
L59-100vs Louisville CardinalsJan 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Pittsburgh Panthers	Stanford Cardinal
Field goals	24-49	29-58
Field goal %	49	50
Three-pointers	9-23	7-20
Three-point %	39	35
Free throws	10-15	10-10
Free throw %	67	100
Rebounds	27	29
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	19	19
Assists	13	11
Steals	6	9
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	19
Fast-break points	3	13
Points in the paint	24	42
Fouls	14	11
Largest lead	7	8
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	57	35

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-33Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-34Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-34Damarco Minor makes 24-foot three point jumper (Roman Siulepa assists)
2nd Half37-36Benny Gealer makes layup (Aidan Cammann assists)
2nd Half38-36Roman Siulepa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-38Jaylen Thompson makes layup (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half38-40AJ Rohosy makes layup (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half39-40Roman Siulepa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-40Roman Siulepa makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half41-42Aidan Cammann makes layup (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half44-42Damarco Minor makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half44-45Ebuka Okorie makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half44-47Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half44-49Ebuka Okorie makes layup
2nd Half45-49Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-49Cameron Corhen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-51Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half49-51Barry Dunning Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half49-53Jaylen Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half49-55Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half52-55Barry Dunning Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half52-57Ebuka Okorie makes 4-foot dunk (Oskar Giltay assists)
2nd Half54-57Cameron Corhen makes layup (Barry Dunning Jr. assists)
2nd Half55-57Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-57Barry Dunning Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half60-57Nojus Indrusaitis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Omari Witherspoon assists)
2nd Half62-57Cameron Corhen makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half63-57Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-59Aidan Cammann makes layup (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half63-60Aidan Cammann makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-62Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half63-63Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-63Barry Dunning Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-65Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half64-68Ebuka Okorie makes 24-foot three point jumper (Benny Gealer assists)
2nd Half64-71Ebuka Okorie makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half67-71Barry Dunning Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half67-73Aidan Cammann makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half67-74Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-75Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 2 of 2