NCAAB · Final

Stanford Tops Notre Dame in Close Contest

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion

Stanford Cardinal 86, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 78, 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 Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Stanford Cardinal beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 86-78 at Purcell Pavilion on March 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Stanford Cardinal were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 86-78 at Purcell Pavilion. This victory marks Stanford's continued success against Notre Dame, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 over the past two seasons. The Cardinal had previously won both encounters, including a 56-54 victory at home last season and a 47-40 win earlier this season.

Entering the game, Stanford held a record of 19-11, while Notre Dame struggled with a 13-17 record. The Fighting Irish's recent form showed a mixed bag of results, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They had averaged 77.1 points scored per game while allowing 83.4 points. In their last five games, Notre Dame managed to secure two wins, scoring an average of 78.0 points and allowing 85.2 points.

On the other hand, Stanford's recent performance included a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a two-game winning streak leading into this matchup. The Cardinal averaged 74.4 points per game while allowing 72.9 points. Their last five games saw them win three times, scoring an average of 73.8 points and allowing 69.2 points.

At home, Notre Dame had a record of 3-3 in their last six games, while Stanford's away record was less favorable at 1-4. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Stanford favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Notre Dame's moneyline at -108 and Stanford's at -112.

The game unfolded with a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Notably, Jeremy Dent-Smith contributed significantly for Stanford, making a crucial 31-foot three-point jumper in the second half, which extended Stanford's lead. Jalen Haralson also played a vital role, converting free throws and a driving layup that helped secure the victory.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, which often can impact the dynamics of such matchups. The conditions in which the game was played were not detailed, but playing at home typically provides an advantage for the Fighting Irish.

As the game concluded, the home win probability for Notre Dame was recorded at 0.0, indicating a strong performance from Stanford throughout the contest. Fans and analysts alike will look back at this game as a significant moment for the Cardinal as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STAN -1.5	147.5 o -115 / u -105	Stanford Cardinal -112 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -108

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Leaders

PointsJalen Haralson19Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AssistsJalen Haralson3Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ReboundsGarrett Sundra6Notre Dame Fighting Irish
PointsEbuka Okorie24Stanford Cardinal
AssistsEbuka Okorie7Stanford Cardinal
ReboundsAJ Rohosy5Stanford Cardinal

Recent form

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 3-7Streak W177.1 scored · 83.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

W96-90vs NC State WolfpackFeb 28
L56-100vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 25
L68-73at Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 21
W89-74vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 14
L81-89at SMU MustangsFeb 11
L79-82vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 7
L65-76at Louisville CardinalsFeb 5
L72-86at Syracuse OrangeJan 31
L97-100vs Virginia CavaliersJan 28
W68-64vs Boston College EaglesJan 24

Stanford Cardinal

Last 10: 4-6Streak W274.4 scored · 72.9 allowed per game1-4 away

W95-75vs SMU MustangsFeb 28
W75-67vs Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 26
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

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	Stanford Cardinal	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Field goals	32-56	22-51
Field goal %	57	43
Three-pointers	12-23	9-22
Three-point %	52	41
Free throws	10-16	25-28
Free throw %	63	89
Rebounds	27	32
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	20	22
Assists	13	11
Steals	7	3
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	7	9
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	7
Fast-break points	7	5
Points in the paint	34	24
Fouls	18	15
Largest lead	11	3
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	87	8

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-46Braeden Shrewsberry makes layup
2nd Half55-46Donavin Young makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-48Carson Towt makes 3-foot dunk (Jalen Haralson assists)
2nd Half55-51Cole Certa makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carson Towt assists)
2nd Half57-51Aidan Cammann makes driving layup
2nd Half59-51Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half61-51Jaylen Thompson makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half61-52Garrett Sundra makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-53Garrett Sundra makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-53AJ Rohosy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-53AJ Rohosy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-53Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-55Logan Imes makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half64-58Braeden Shrewsberry makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half67-58Jeremy Dent-Smith makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half67-59Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-60Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-60Ebuka Okorie makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half69-63Logan Imes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sir Mohammed assists)
2nd Half71-63Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half71-64Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-65Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-65AJ Rohosy makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half75-65Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half75-68Logan Imes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Haralson assists)
2nd Half75-69Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-70Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-71Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-72Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-72Jaylen Thompson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half78-74Jalen Haralson makes layup
2nd Half79-74Aidan Cammann makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-75Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-76Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-76Jeremy Dent-Smith makes 31-foot three point jumper (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half83-76Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-76Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-78Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
2nd Half85-78Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half86-78Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish, below favours Stanford Cardinal.