By: Joe Lami

Wednesday marked the first time Stanford has lost a non-conference game to an unranked opponent in 14 years, as Chattanooga defeated the Cardinal 54-46. However, the Lady Mocs are no slouches, as it is their second top-ten win victory of the season. On November 26, they beat cross-state rival Tennessee 67-63.

The Cardinal shot an abysmal 27% from the field, the worst percentage of the season. “I thought we had a lot of shots that we have to make if you want to win at this level,” commented head coach, Tara VanDerveer.

Chattanooga didn’t shoot all that better, finishing the night 32% from the field. However, the difference maker was the Mocs were able to get the three-ball going. Much thanks due to leading scorer, Chelsey Shumpert, who finished the game with 18 points and five of nine from beyond the arc.

No Cardinal got into double digits in scoring. Lili Thompson led Stanford with nine points, while shooting 23% from the field.

It marks the third loss of the season for the Cardinal, which is extremely disappointing. Especially due to the fact Stanford only lost four games all year last season. Stanford has another tough test in front of them as they travel to rocky top on Saturday to take on the Lady Vols of Tennessee.