Stanford Stumbles Against Miami in Road Loss

Cardinal unable to hold onto lead, fall to Hurricanes in tough conference matchup

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Stanford basketball suffered a tough road loss against Miami, squandering an early lead and falling 73-64 to the Hurricanes. The Cardinal led for much of the game but were unable to hold on, as Miami rallied in the second half to hand Stanford their 7th loss of the season.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for a Stanford team that had shown promise earlier in the year, and raises questions about their ability to close out close games against quality opponents. The Cardinal will need to regroup and find solutions in the frontcourt if they hope to turn their season around and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

After jumping out to a 14-4 lead, Stanford was unable to maintain their advantage as Miami stormed back to tie the game and then pull away late. The Cardinal were outrebounded 39-30 and struggled to generate consistent offense in the second half, allowing the Hurricanes to take control. Benny Gealer had 17 points on 5 three-pointers to lead Stanford, while Ebuka Okorie added 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Miami's second-half surge.

  • Stanford led by as many as 9 points in the first half.
  • Miami tied the game midway through the second half.
  • The Hurricanes closed the game on a 14-4 run to win by 9 points.

The players

Benny Gealer

Stanford guard who scored a team-high 17 points, including 5 three-pointers.

Ebuka Okorie

Stanford freshman forward who had 19 points in the losing effort.

AJ Rohosy

Stanford forward who struggled with just 4 points and 5 rebounds.

Aidan Cammann

Stanford forward who was unable to provide a strong presence in the frontcourt.

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What they’re saying

“We had our chances but just couldn't close it out. Miami made the plays down the stretch and we didn't. That's something we'll have to learn from.”

— Jerod Haase, Stanford Head Coach

“This was a tough one to swallow, but we have to put it behind us and get ready for the next one. We know we can play with anyone, we just have to finish games better.”

— Benny Gealer, Stanford Guard

What’s next

Stanford will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host Oregon State at Maples Pavilion.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the continued struggles for Stanford, who have now dropped 7 games and face an uphill battle to make the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinal showed they can compete with top teams, but need to find solutions in the frontcourt and learn how to close out close games against quality opponents.