Stanford Cardinal Defeats Portland State Vikings 89-79
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Maples Pavilion
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Who won Portland State Vikings vs Stanford Cardinal?
Stanford Cardinal beat Portland State Vikings 89-79 at Maples Pavilion on November 4, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Maples Pavilion, the Stanford Cardinal triumphed over the Portland State Vikings with a final score of 89-79. This game showcased the Cardinal's ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, improving their record to 1-0 for the season, while the Vikings fell to 0-1.
Stanford entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had an average of 66.6 points scored per game and allowed 70.0 points, indicating a tendency for high-scoring contests. Their last game prior to this matchup was a loss against the Louisville Cardinals, where they fell short with a score of 73-75. However, they had a solid home record, winning all five of their previous home games, which included victories against teams like the California Golden Bears and SMU Mustangs.
On the other hand, the Portland State Vikings had a more favorable recent record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 69.2 points scored and allowing 66.4 points. They entered the game on a one-game losing streak after a defeat against the Idaho Vandals, where they lost 70-80. The Vikings had a mixed away record of 1-3, which included a recent win against the Idaho Vandals earlier in the season.
The matchup was particularly interesting as both teams had contrasting home and away performances. Stanford's perfect home record contrasted sharply with Portland State's struggles on the road. This dynamic added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as Stanford aimed to maintain their home dominance while Portland State sought to turn their fortunes around.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about any player absences that could have impacted the game. However, both teams were expected to field their best lineups, making for a competitive atmosphere.
The market had priced Stanford as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was reflected in the betting lines, which favored the Cardinal significantly.
The conditions at Maples Pavilion were conducive to an exciting game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth contest, but Stanford pulled away in the second half, demonstrating their capability to execute under pressure.
Key moments in the second half included free throws from Ebuka Okorie and Jeremy Dent-Smith, as well as a crucial three-point jumper from Sebastian Tidor, which helped Stanford maintain their lead. The Cardinal's ability to convert free throws in the closing moments proved vital, as they extended their lead to secure the victory.
Overall, this game highlighted Stanford's strength at home and their ability to outscore opponents when it mattered most. The Cardinal's performance sets a positive tone for their season, while the Vikings will need to regroup and address their road struggles as they move forward.
Leaders
- PointsEbuka Okorie26Stanford Cardinal
- AssistsEbuka Okorie2Stanford Cardinal
- ReboundsEbuka Okorie7Stanford Cardinal
- PointsSebastian Tidor22Portland State Vikings
- AssistsJaylin Henderson4Portland State Vikings
- ReboundsSebastian Tidor7Portland State Vikings
Recent form
Stanford Cardinal
Last 10: 5-5Streak L166.6 scored · 70 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L73-75at Louisville CardinalsMar 13
- W78-73vs California Golden BearsMar 12
- L48-68at Louisville CardinalsMar 8
- L54-56at Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 6
- W73-68vs SMU MustangsMar 1
- W78-60vs Boston College EaglesFeb 27
- W66-61vs California Golden BearsFeb 23
- L70-106at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 15
- L52-60at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 13
- W74-73vs NC State WolfpackFeb 9
Portland State Vikings
Last 10: 6-4Streak L169.2 scored · 66.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- L70-80vs Idaho VandalsMar 11
- W59-56vs Sacramento State HornetsMar 4
- W79-76vs Montana GrizzliesMar 1
- W69-52vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 28
- L58-60at Weber State WildcatsFeb 22
- L74-82at Idaho State BengalsFeb 21
- W82-71vs Northern Colorado BearsFeb 15
- W58-46vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 14
- L67-72at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 8
- W76-69at Idaho VandalsFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Portland State Vikings | Stanford Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-59 | 27-57 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 13-27 | 6-17 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 35 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 29-36 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 26 |
| Assists | 16 | 9 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 38 |
| Fouls | 30 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-55Jeremy Dent-Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Benny Gealer.
- 2nd Half48-55Jaylin Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-55Jaylin Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-57Ebuka Okorie made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-59Chisom Okpara made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-59Sebastian Tidor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-59Sebastian Tidor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-62Ebuka Okorie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Dent-Smith.
- 2nd Half52-62Jaylin Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-62Jaylin Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-63Jeremy Dent-Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-64Jeremy Dent-Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Benny Gealer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ebuka Okorie.
- 2nd Half55-67Terri Miller Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-69AJ Rohosy made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Dent-Smith.
- 2nd Half55-70Jeremy Dent-Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-70Kelcy Phipps made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Terri Miller Jr..
- 2nd Half61-70Sebastian Tidor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Terri Miller Jr..
- 2nd Half61-73Jeremy Dent-Smith made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-75Benny Gealer made Layup. Assisted by Aidan Cammann.
- 2nd Half63-75Tre-Vaughn Minott made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylin Henderson.
- 2nd Half65-75Colt Ness made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-76Benny Gealer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-77Benny Gealer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-77Sebastian Tidor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Dupre.
- 2nd Half68-79Chisom Okpara made Dunk.
- 2nd Half68-81Chisom Okpara made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-82Chisom Okpara made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-82Jaylin Henderson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-83Benny Gealer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-84Benny Gealer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-84Terri Miller Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylin Henderson.
- 2nd Half73-85Ebuka Okorie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-86Ebuka Okorie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-86Sebastian Tidor made Layup. Assisted by Jaylin Henderson.
- 2nd Half75-87Jeremy Dent-Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-88Jeremy Dent-Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-88Sebastian Tidor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Terri Miller Jr..
- 2nd Half78-89Aidan Cammann made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-89Jaylin Henderson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Stanford Cardinal, below favours Portland State Vikings.
Venue
- Maples PavilionStanford, CA
- Attendance2300
- OfficialsJemel Spearman, Jeff Pon, Adam Flore
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