Preview: Pittsburgh Panthers at Stanford Cardinal PALO ALTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Stanford Cardinal look to solidify their postseason credentials Wednesday when they host the struggling Pittsburgh Panthers in a nonconference men’s basketball game organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference. The game at Maples Pavilion pits teams on divergent paths. Stanford (16-11) seeks to bolster its resume after a 72-66 road loss to California last Saturday snapped a two-game winning streak. Pittsburgh (10-17), meanwhile, arrives after a rare bright spot, a 73-68 home win over Notre Dame that halted a five-game skid. Stanford’s fortunes often hinge on the performance of guard Ebuka Okorie. The dynamic scorer is averaging 24.1 points over his last seven games, including a 40-point outburst in a 95-72 rout of Georgia Tech on Feb. 7. He logged 40 minutes and scored 17 points in the loss to Cal. Pittsburgh will counter with its own standout, forward Roman Siulepa. He led the Panthers with 22 points and seven rebounds in the victory over Notre Dame, showcasing the scoring ability he has provided consistently during a difficult season. Siulepa is averaging 14.1 points per game over his last seven contests. The Panthers have struggled immensely on the road, losing their last five away games by an average margin of 21.2 points. Their most recent road victory was an 89-66 win at Georgia Tech on Jan. 14. Stanford holds a 6-4 edge in the last 10 meetings between the programs, though this is their first matchup since 2018. The Cardinal are 11-3 at home this season, while Pittsburgh is just 1-9 in true road games. For Pittsburgh, any hope of salvaging its season likely requires a surprise run in next month’s ACC tournament, making this a chance to build momentum. For Stanford, it represents a critical opportunity to add a win before a challenging final stretch that includes road games at Notre Dame and North Carolina State. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST Wednesday.