Jaylen Blakes scored 18 points and Oziyah Sellers added 15 to lead host Stanford to a 77-63 victory over Utah Valley on Tuesday night.
Despite a slow start, the Cardinal were able to bounce back and secure the win, thanks in large part to their dominant performance from star players Blakes and Sellers.
Maxime Raynaud also chipped in with an impressive 14 points and 17 rebounds, helping Stanford to snap a two-game losing streak and regain momentum.
The Utah Valley Wolverines put up a good fight, but were ultimately unable to contain the Cardinal's offense, which came alive in the second half.
Stanford’s victory serves as a much-needed morale boost for the team, which had been struggling to find its footing in recent games.
“We needed this win to get our confidence back,” said Cardinal coach, referencing the team’s recent struggles.
With this latest victory, Stanford improves its overall record, while Utah Valley falls to a certain record.
The Cardinal will look to build on this win as they head into their next matchup, while the Wolverines will be hoping to bounce back from this tough loss.
As Stanford continues to work on finding its footing, fans are hoping that this recent victory will be a turning point for the team.
Only time will tell if the Cardinal can keep the momentum going, but one thing is for sure: Tuesday night’s thrilling win over Utah Valley was a breath of fresh air for the team and its loyal fans.