Oakland stayed within five points of Stanford at halftime but couldn’t keep pace after the break, falling 81-63 in Palo Alto. Chris Fields Jr. led the Golden Grizzlies with 23 points, but Oakland’s 3-for-17 shooting from beyond the arc and four assists left too much ground to make up.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Stanford 81, Oakland 63.
  • Halftime score: Stanford 38, Oakland 33.
  • Chris Fields Jr.: 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting, six rebounds and two steals.
  • Oakland: 3-for-17 from 3-point range and four assists.
Yes, But

Oakland showed productive inside scoring, finishing with 34 points in the paint, and Fields was highly efficient. But Stanford’s second-half surge, including four 3-pointers during a key stretch, widened the gap.

What’s Next

Oakland heads to Santa Barbara for a game against UC Santa Barbara on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. ET. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Oakland’s ability to score inside and Fields’ strong night weren’t enough to offset poor perimeter shooting and limited ball movement; improving both will be key in the quick turnaround.