Maxime Raynaud showcased an impressive performance, scoring 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and securing 11 rebounds as Stanford surged to its third consecutive victory, defeating Northern Arizona 90-64 on Tuesday evening.

Oziyah Sellers contributed significantly with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Ryan Agarwal added 15 points off the bench. Jaylen Blakes and Benny Gealer rounded out the scoring with 13 and 10 points, respectively, highlighting a well-rounded offensive effort by the team.

For Northern Arizona, Trent McLaughlin led the scoring with 20 points, supported by Oakland Fort with 13 points and Carson Towt who chipped in 11 points. McLaughlin’s three-pointer with 8:41 left in the first half seemed to close the gap at 20-16. However, Stanford quickly regained control, unleashing a 28-10 scoring run to end the half and taking a commanding 48-26 lead into the locker room.

Stanford further extended its lead when Blakes scored a layup with 8:38 remaining, establishing a robust 71-50 advantage. This triumphant start puts the Cardinal at a 3-0 record, having already secured wins against Denver and Cal State Fullerton by margins of 23 and 27 points, respectively. Stanford stands out among seven teams in the ACC with a scoring margin of 25 points or more to begin the season.

The impact of these victories reflects Stanford’s strong performance as the season progresses, showcasing their potential to be a formidable contender in college basketball.