Coach Kyle Smith earned his 300th career victory as the Cardinal came from behind to win.

Kyle Smith secured Ivy League star Nick Townsend and Aziz Olajuwon to bolster a retooled roster, positioning the Cardinal as postseason contenders following Ebuka Okorie’s NBA departure.

Stanford was already seen as a bubble team headed into the 2026-27 season, but their latest addition may have pushed them over the top.