The Notre Dame Fighting Irish emerged victorious against the Stanford Cardinal in a tightly contested matchup, ending with a score of 47-40. This win brings the Fighting Irish to a record of 1-0, while the Cardinal start their season at 0-1.

First Half

The first half saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish managed to take an early lead, scoring 22 points compared to the Stanford Cardinal's 17. Key contributions came from Jalen Haralson and Carson Towt, who combined for significant rebounds that helped maintain possession for ND. Despite shooting just 32 percent from the field, ND's defense was pivotal in keeping Stanford at bay.

Second Half

In the second half, ND continued to assert their defensive dominance. The team recorded a total of four blocks and two steals throughout the game, which stifled any momentum that Stanford attempted to build. Brady Stevens played an instrumental role in orchestrating plays and ensuring ball movement remained fluid despite facing pressure from Stanford's defense.

Dec 30, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) shoots the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Carson Towt (33) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Stanford tried mounting a comeback by increasing their pace and utilizing fast breaks effectively; however, they were unable to overcome ND’s defensive wall. The Trees shot only 23 percent from field goals overall and struggled particularly with three-pointers where they hit just four out of thirty attempts.

Post-game Analysis

Reflecting on this Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal recap reveals how critical defense was for both teams but especially for ND who capitalized on turnovers leading directly into points off turnovers tallying up four crucial points this way during key moments when it mattered most against strong opposition like STAN showing resilience under pressure situations consistently throughout each quarter played here today!

Dec 30, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Jeremy Dent-Smith (25) drives to the basket against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Brady Koehler (6) and guard Logan Imes (2) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Looking ahead after these intense Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal highlights: fans can catch post-game thoughts Notre Dame Fighting Irish as they prepare next face California Golden Bears scheduled January second twenty twenty-six eleven PM Eastern Time Haas Pavilion Berkeley California broadcast live ESPN2 network TV channel tune watch see how well perform upcoming challenges await them future games seasons ahead exciting times indeed!

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