Boston College Falls to Stanford, 70-64

The Eagles' losing streak extends to five games as they fall to the Cardinal in a close matchup.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Boston College Eagles Men's Basketball team dropped their fifth straight game on Wednesday, losing to the Stanford Cardinal 70 to 64. Despite a strong start and a late comeback attempt, the Eagles were unable to overcome Stanford's balanced scoring attack led by Ebuka Okorie and Benny Gealer. The loss puts the Eagles' record at 9-15 for the season so far.

Why it matters

The Eagles are struggling to find their footing this season, with the NCAA tournament now well out of reach. Wins at this point in the season are crucial for the team to regain a sense of confidence, especially with a 2-9 record in the ACC.

The details

After taking an early 6-3 lead, the Eagles were unable to contain Stanford's offense as the Cardinal went on a 12-0 run. Stanford's defense also forced seven turnovers in the first ten minutes. Despite a late first-half surge that tied the game at 34, the Eagles were unable to maintain their momentum in the second half as Stanford pulled away for the victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Eagles previously lost to Miami 74-68.

The players

Ebuka Okorie

A Stanford player who led the team in scoring with 22 points and 5 assists.

Benny Gealer

A Stanford player who scored 21 points and made 6 three-pointers.

Boden Kapke

A Boston College player who led the team in scoring with 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Fred Payne

A Boston College player who scored 14 points.

Luka Toews

A Boston College player who scored 13 points on 6-9 shooting.

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What’s next

The Eagles will look to bounce back on Saturday, February 15, 2026 when they host a California team that just lost in double overtime to Syracuse, a team the Eagles previously defeated.

The takeaway

The Eagles' struggles this season have put their NCAA tournament hopes out of reach, but wins at this point could help the team regain confidence heading into the offseason. The loss to Stanford highlights the team's defensive and offensive inconsistencies, which they'll need to address in order to finish the season on a high note.