Stanford Edges Boston College in ACC Matchup

Freshman Ebuka Okorie scores game-high 22 points in Cardinal victory

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Freshman guard Ebuka Okorie scored a game-high 22 points to lead Stanford to a 70-64 victory over Boston College in an ACC matchup on Wednesday night in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Benny Gealer added 21 points and 8 rebounds for the Cardinal, including a key 3-pointer late in the game to seal the win. Boston College was led by Boden Kapke's 15 points and 8 rebounds, but the loss extended the Eagles' losing streak to five games.

Why it matters

This ACC matchup between Stanford and Boston College featured two teams looking to gain ground in the conference standings. Stanford's win over the struggling Eagles keeps the Cardinal in the hunt for a potential NCAA Tournament berth, while Boston College's losing skid continues to dampen their postseason hopes.

The details

Okorie, who entered the game averaging 22.4 points per contest, scored a game-high 22 points for Stanford. Gealer was 6-of-13 from 3-point range and finished with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Boston College was led by Kapke's 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Fred Payne added 14 points. The Eagles' leading scorer, Donald Hand Jr., left the game in the first half with a leg injury and did not return.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
  • Stanford led by 14 points with 5:16 remaining in the first half, but Boston College finished the half on a 16-2 run to tie the game at 34-all.
  • Boston College led 41-38 early in the second half, but Stanford responded with a 14-2 run to take a 52-43 lead.

The players

Ebuka Okorie

A freshman guard for Stanford who scored a game-high 22 points. He entered the game averaging 22.4 points per contest, which ranked sixth among Division I players.

Benny Gealer

A Stanford player who scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, including 6 made 3-pointers.

Boden Kapke

A Boston College player who led the Eagles with 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Donald Hand Jr.

Boston College's leading scorer who left the game in the first half with a leg injury and did not return.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlighted the continued growth and development of Stanford's young roster, led by the impressive freshman Ebuka Okorie. Meanwhile, Boston College's losing streak and injury to their top scorer Donald Hand Jr. raises concerns about their ability to turn things around in the second half of the ACC schedule.