Stanford Edges Boston College in ACC Matchup

Freshman Ebuka Okorie leads Cardinal with 22 points in 70-64 victory

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Stanford freshman guard Ebuka Okorie scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Cardinal to a 70-64 victory over Boston College in an ACC matchup on Wednesday night. Benny Gealer added 21 points and 8 rebounds for Stanford, including a key 3-pointer late in the game to give the Cardinal a 6-point lead. 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 heading in opposite directions, with Stanford looking to build momentum and Boston College struggling to end its skid. The outcome could impact the Cardinal's postseason positioning and the Eagles' chances of turning their season around.

The details

Okorie, who entered the game averaging 22.4 points per contest, scored 22 points to pace Stanford. Gealer hit 6 3-pointers 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.
  • 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 went on a 14-2 run to take a 52-43 lead.

The players

Ebuka Okorie

A freshman guard for Stanford who 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 hitting 6 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 averaged 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, but left the game in the first half with a leg injury and did not return.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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 contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Stanford's young star Ebuka Okorie leading the way for the Cardinal as they look to build momentum, while Boston College continues to struggle with injuries and a losing streak. The outcome could have implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.