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Nick Townsend leads Stanford to victory over Oakland with 25 points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Nick Townsend leads Stanford to victory over Oakland with 25 points

Summary

Nick Townsend scored 25 points as Stanford defeated Oakland 81-63 on November 6. The Cardinal utilized a strong second half to secure the win, with Townsend making 8 of 11 shots, including a three-pointer, and hitting 8 of 9 free throws. Stanford entered halftime ahead 38-33 after taking the lead midway through the first half. Despite Oakland's Chris Fields Jr. scoring 23 points, the Golden Grizzlies struggled with long-range shooting, missing 14 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc. Stanford (2-0) will next host Rice on November 8, while Oakland (0-2) faces UC Santa Barbara on November 7.

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By the Numbers

•Stanford improves to 2-0 with the win over Oakland.
•Christian Bliss added 17 points for Stanford off the bench.
•Oakland shot 45% but struggled with three-point shooting.
•Stanford's next game is against Rice on November 8.
•Oakland will play UC Santa Barbara on November 7.

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5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Townsend scores 25 to lead Stanford to 81-63 victory over Oakland

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(AP) — Nick Townsend scored 25 points and Stanford pulled away in the second half to beat Oakland 81-63 on Friday night.Townsend made 8 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and 8 of 9 free throws for the Cardinal (2-0).
— Yahoo Sports

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