Stanford started the season an impressive 6-0, but it was easy to have reservations. All 6 contests had been in Maples Pavilion, and each opponent was from a mid or low major conference. After this dominating win over Oklahoma, it’s time to start taking notice.
The Cardinal flew out to a 17-0 lead, stunning the 27th ranked Sooners and the nation at large. Jerod Haase’s defense flummoxed the Big 12 squad, forcing a series of turnovers and surrendering only contested jump shots. OU didn’t get their first points until the game was 6 minutes gone.
The Sooners managed a quick 10-0 run to cut the lead to 17-10 thanks to tough perimeter shots from Austin Reaves.