STANFORD, Calif. – Second-ranked Stanford (5-0) remained perfect by downing San Jose State (0-2), 16-5 on Friday night in its home opener at the Avery Aquatic Center.
Senior Bennett Williams and junior Tyler Abramson each netted four goals for the Cardinal, who raced to a 9-3 halftime advantage and were never challenged.
Sophomore George Hagestad went the distance in the net and made 14 saves for Stanford.
Nine players scored for the Cardinal.
Stanford returns to action on Saturday when it hosts the Stanford Invitational. Also competing are UCLA, San Jose State, Pro Recco and the Olympic Club.
The Cardinal will play Pro Recco, Italy's top professional team, at 10:30 a.m. in Avery. The teams will play again on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., and Stanford faces the Olympic Club at 4:30 p.m.
The tournament begins Saturday at 9 a.m., with UCLA taking on San Jose State.