The Dons, handicapped by the loss of three regulars, played a slow consistent brand of ball and left the court at half-time leading 17-14. Shortly after the rest period Stanford's height began to take effect. Led by 6'4" Bill O'Brien, and Jack Meredith, Stanford made 5 consecutive baskets, forging into a lead which they never relinquished. Guard Johnny Desmond provided the fans with their biggest thrill of the evening by sinking a 60 footer; the basket however, did not effect the final outcome of the game. Mike Fahey and Bill Gibson provided the scoring threat of the Dons with the injured Hal Beveridge doing his best to control the backboards (TheFoghorn).
