Back in the Win Column

STOCKTON, Calif. - No. 3 Stanford returned to its winning ways on Saturday, defeating No. 4 Pacific 12-8 in Stockton. The Cardinal was led by four goals from Jackson Painter, improving to 18-1 on the season.

No. 3 Stanford 12 - No. 4 Pacific 8

Similar to the first matchup between the two sides at the MPSF Invite, there wasn't much separation to start the game. 

Stanford was able to pull out to a 5-2 lead in a defensive-minded first half before the Tigers scored three straight to make it 5-5, and subsequently 6-6.

With the game in the balance, Stanford rattled off five straight goals, including three from Painter, to put the game away.

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 4 Pacific
Oct. 22, 2022 • Stockton, Calif.
UOP 2 – 1 – 3 – 2 = 8
STAN 3 – 2 – 4 – 3 = 12
 
Pacific Goals: Reuel D'Souza (3), Matthew Hosmer (3), Jeremie Cote (1), Djordje Stanic (1)

Stanford Goals: Jackson Painter (4), Quinn Woodhead (2), Jack Martin (1), Ethan Parrish (1), Riley Pittman (1), Walker Seymour (1), Grant Watson (1), Larsen Weigle (1)

Saves: Nolan Krutonog (x), Bae Fountain (10)