Stanford Men's Basketball Loses to Miami

Cardinal fade in second half against Hurricanes

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:31am

On Wednesday, the Stanford men's basketball team fell to the Miami Hurricanes on the road by a final score of 79-70. Stanford entered the game with a 14-6 overall record and a 3-4 conference mark, while Miami was 16-4 overall and 5-2 in the ACC.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for Stanford's postseason hopes, as they look to improve their conference record and position themselves for a potential NCAA Tournament berth. Miami, on the other hand, solidifies their standing in the ACC with this home victory.

The details

Stanford kept the game close in the first half, but Miami pulled away in the second half to secure the 79-70 win. The Cardinal were unable to match the Hurricanes' offensive firepower down the stretch.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Stanford Men's Basketball

The Stanford men's basketball team entered the game with a 14-6 overall record and a 3-4 conference mark in the ACC.

Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes entered the game with a 16-4 overall record and a 5-2 conference mark in the ACC.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Stanford's postseason aspirations, as they will need to regroup and improve their conference record to position themselves for a potential NCAA Tournament berth. Meanwhile, Miami solidifies their standing in the ACC with this home victory.