Stanford hosts UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday in its final preseason exhibition, looking to build on a 72-45 win over Pacific. The matchup also offers a final tune-up for a young Cardinal roster featuring seven newcomers ahead of a demanding nonconference schedule.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford beat Pacific, 72-45, in its exhibition opener.
  • Hailee Swain scored 18 points; Shay Ijiwoye added 16, and Charlotte Tuhy grabbed 15 rebounds.
  • Stanford leads UC Santa Barbara 11-1 in regular-season meetings and has won 11 straight.
  • The Cardinal roster has 12 players: four freshmen, four sophomores and four juniors.
  • Stanford’s nonconference schedule includes five Power 4 opponents and five true road games.
Yes, But

Stanford’s exhibition win featured strong performances from its returning backcourt and transfer Tuhy, but the team is young, with no seniors or fifth-year players. Its challenging early schedule could quickly test how well the newcomers and returners mesh.

State of Play
  • The Gauchos visit Stanford Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m.; live stats and a radio broadcast are available through Stanford Athletics channels.
  • Seven newcomers join five returners, including key contributors Swain, Alexandra Eschmeyer and Ijiwoye.
What's Next

Wednesday’s exhibition is Stanford’s last preseason test before the regular season. The Cardinal will then face a nonconference slate with unusually demanding road and Power 4 competition.

Bottom Line

Stanford has an encouraging exhibition win and a strong returning core, but its youth and demanding schedule make early-season development essential.