Stanford Tops Boston College Men's Basketball 70-64

Eagles drop fifth straight game despite strong effort against Cardinal

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Boston College men's basketball team fell to Stanford 70-64 on Wednesday night, marking their fifth consecutive loss. The Eagles kept the game close throughout, but were unable to overcome a late surge by the Cardinal, led by freshman Ebuka Okorie's game-high 22 points.

Why it matters

This loss extends Boston College's losing streak to five games, further complicating their efforts to turn around what has been a challenging season so far. The Eagles will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to host Cal on Saturday in their next ACC matchup.

The details

Boston College used its size to score the first six points in the paint, but Stanford responded with a 12-0 run to take a nine-point lead. The Eagles regrouped and tied the game at 34 by halftime, but the Cardinal pulled away late, led by Okorie's strong performance. BC had chances to tie the game in the final minutes but were unable to convert, allowing Stanford to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Boston College will host Cal on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.

The players

Ebuka Okorie

A Stanford freshman who scored a game-high 22 points.

Fred Payne

A Boston College player who led the Eagles with 10 first-half points.

Jayden Hastings

A Boston College player who was given a technical foul in the first half.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup quickly and get ready for our next game against Cal on Saturday.”

— Earl Grant, Boston College Head Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This loss extends Boston College's losing streak to five games, further complicating their efforts to turn around what has been a challenging season so far. The Eagles will need to find a way to end this skid and regain their footing in ACC play.