By Cheryl Coward STANFORD, Calif. – Duke (11-6, 6-0 ACC) earned its first-ever victory at Maples Pavilion on Sunday afternoon with a 67-60 win over Stanford (14-4, 3-2). The Blue Devils extended their win streak to eight games following up after beating California on Jan. 8. Duke head coach Kara Lawson described the win as “gritty.” … Continue reading "Delaney Thomas Leads Duke In First-Ever Win…
By Cheryl Coward STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford (10–2) stormed back in the fourth quarter to beat No. 22 Washington 67–62 at Maples Pavilion, earning its first win over a ranked opponent since March 2024 and doing it without leading scorer Nunu Agara. Trailing 50–42 after three, the Cardinal opened the final period on a 10–0 … Continue reading "Shorthanded Stanford surges late to knock off No. 22…
By Cheryl Coward The Women’s National Basketball Players Association voted Thursday to authorize a strike, giving its Executive Committee the power to call a work stoppage if ongoing collective bargaining talks with the league fail to produce an agreement. The vote comes amid stalled negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) ahead of the … Continue reading "Players Greenlight…
By Cheryl Coward STANFORD, Calif. – Courtney Ogden scored a career-high 25 points and Stanford used a decisive fourth-quarter run to defeat California 78-69 on Sunday afternoon at Maples Pavilion, opening ACC play with a victory over its rival in the 105th meeting between the programs. The Cardinal (9-2, 1-0 ACC) outscored the Golden Bears … Continue reading "Stanford Opens ACC Play with 78-69…
The Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for the second straight year. The franchise had the best lottery odds and cashed in again, strengthening a young core that already includes 2024 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers. “It is great for our franchise to have … Continue reading "Dallas Secures No. 1; Lynx, Storm Follow in WNBA Draft Lottery"
By Cheryl Coward STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford’s mix of veterans and underclassmen delivered a commanding performance Sunday afternoon, rolling to a 90–55 win over Cal Poly (1-1) at Maples Pavilion. Utilizing a balanced offensive attack that saw five players score in double figures and a suffocating first-half defense, the Cardinal led wire-to-wire after the opening … Continue reading "Fast Start…
By Cheryl Coward STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford opened the season with a dominant 87–40 win over UNC Greensboro on Monday night at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal relied on depth, efficient shooting, and interior dominance to take full control from the opening tip. A trio of freshmen were among the Stanford quintet who scored in double … Continue reading "Freshmen Shine As Stanford Rolls Past UNCG In…