Nick Townsend scores 31 as Stanford beats Rice 91-73

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Nick Townsend scores 31 as Stanford beats Rice 91-73
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Stanford men's basketball triumphed over Rice 91-73 at Maples Pavilion on November 10. Nick Townsend led the Card with 31 points, edging closer to his career high. The game featured a strong start for Stanford, which went on a decisive 29-10 run in the second half. The Cardinal move to 3-0 on the season and next face UNLV on November 13, their first road game.

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  • •Stanford improves to 3-0 this season.
  • •Rice outscored 42-32 in the paint.
  • •Townsend finished with eight rebounds and six assists.
  • •Stanford had a season-high 38 points from the bench.
  • •The next game is against UNLV on November 13.
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The Cardinal are still finding their identity, but in the process continue to stack up wins.

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