Stanford Cardinal @ Oklahoma State Cowboys
Carroll scores 26, Oklahoma State tops Stanford 71-65 in NIT
STILLWATER, Okla. -- Jeffrey Carroll scored 26 points, tying a career-high with five 3-pointers, and Kendall Smith added 19 points to help Oklahoma State beat Stanford 71-65 on Monday night in a second-round game of the NIT.
Oklahoma State (21-14) outscored Stanford 29-18 in the fourth quarter to secure a school-record-tying 15th home victory this season. The Cowboys trailed 54-53 before Carroll scored five points during a 12-1 run for the only double-digit lead of the second half.
Mitchell Solomon chipped in with 10 points for the Cowboys, who won a second straight NIT game for the first time in school history in front of a crowd of 9,635. Carroll scored 11 points in the first half as Oklahoma State led 30-29 after assisting on eight of its 12 baskets.
Michael Humphrey scored 15 points and grabbed 20 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season for Stanford (19-16). Reid Travis added 10 points and 11 rebounds and Dorian Pickens, averaging 14.7 points, was just 3-of-13 shooting for 11 points.
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Game Information
Stillwater, OK

Referee:Gerry Pollard
Referee:Larry Spaulding
Referee:Keith Kimble

2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 8-0 | - | 19-1 |
| Clemson | 7-1 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 2 | 17-3 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 2 | 17-4 |
| NC State | 6-2 | 2 | 15-6 |
| North Carolina | 4-3 | 3.5 | 16-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 3.5 | 15-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-4 | 3.5 | 16-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 4 | 14-6 |
| California | 3-5 | 5 | 15-6 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 5 | 14-7 |
| Syracuse | 3-5 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Boston College | 2-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Wake Forest | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Notre Dame | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-6 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8-0 | - | 21-0 |
| Houston | 6-1 | 1.5 | 18-2 |
| Texas Tech | 6-1 | 1.5 | 16-4 |
| Iowa State | 6-2 | 2 | 19-2 |
| BYU | 5-2 | 2.5 | 17-3 |
| Kansas | 5-2 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 3 | 16-4 |
| West Virginia | 5-3 | 3 | 14-7 |
| TCU | 3-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Cincinnati | 3-5 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 14-6 |
| Colorado | 2-6 | 6 | 12-9 |
| Arizona State | 2-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Utah | 1-6 | 6.5 | 9-11 |
| Baylor | 1-7 | 7 | 11-9 |
| Kansas State | 1-7 | 7 | 10-11 |
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