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Five thrilling Stanford Athletics moments from 2025

Whether on the court, field, or in the pool, Stanford athletes delivered exciting plays all year long.

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In January, Jaylen Blakes scored the game-winning shot for men’s basketball against North Carolina with less than two seconds left to play in the 72-71 nailbiter. Blakes scored 20 points with a game-high seven assists.

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Junior Juliette Dhalluin’s clutch goal was one of many amazing moments for the women’s water polo team that led to their 10th NCAA title this year. Dhalluin led the offense in the team’s win against USC with a hat trick and was one of four players with multiple goals.

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In the women’s soccer team’s 5-1 win over USC in September, sophomore Eleanor Klinger scored twice in a six-minute span. Klinger’s second goal came on a shot unleashed from the Big Ten logo along the far sideline.

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Senior CJ Williams was the Cardinal’s leading receiver with 76 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown, during Stanford’s epic 31-10 win over Cal in the 128th Big Game in November. It was the Cardinal’s first win in the rivalry since 2020.

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In this instant classic, Stanford football general manager Andrew Luck stopped mid-interview and cheered on as junior Jay Green picked up a fumble and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown against Cal during the Big Game.

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