STANFORD, Calif. - No. 4 Stanford cruised to a 25-4 opening win on Friday on the first day of the MPSF Championship, featuring 13 different goal scorers.
The Cardinal advances to Saturday's semifinal where it will play rival and No. 1 seed California at 9:30 a.m.
No. 4 Stanford 24 - Austin College 5
It didn't take long for the Cardinal to assert its dominance over the Roos, lurching ahead 5-1 within the first four minutes of the opening period.
After holding a 14-4 lead at the half, the third and fourth quarters also belonged to the Cardinal, outscoring Austin College 10-1.
Stanford shot a blistering 67%, converting 24 of its 36 attempts.
Pittman and Nelson's three goals each are both season highs. Liam Harrison made his first career start between the pipes with 10 saves.
No. 4 Stanford vs. Austin College
Nov. 19 2021 • Stanford, Calif.
AUS 2 – 2 – 0 – 1 = 5
STAN 8 – 6 – 7 – 3 = 24
Austin College Goals: Kyle Brown (1), Andrew Galt (1), Cade Griffith (1), Max Wade (1), Connor Watson (1)
Stanford Goals: Riley Pittman (3), Spencer Nelson (3), Andrew Churukian (2), Troy Gleason (2), Beck Jurasius (2), Ethan Parrish (2), Walker Seymour (2), Larsen Weigle (2), Quinn Woodhead (2), Tyler Abramson (1), Ike Love (1), Jackson Painter (1), AJ Rossman (1)
Saves: Liam Harrison (10), Alan Rosenberg (4), Zachary Griffith (4)
