Stanford guard Hannah Jump (33) passes the ball while defended by California guard Leilani McIntosh during the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Fri Dec 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Friday, December 23, 2022

Haley Jones and Hannah Jump combined for 38 points for Stanford Friday, leading the No. 2-ranked Cardinal to a 90-59 women’s basketball victory over California at Maples Pavilion. It was the Pac-12 opener for both schools, and the Cardinal’s eighth straight win over Cal.

Jones scored 21 points, hitting 10-of-14 from the field, while pulling down 10 rebounds to go with four assists. Jump scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers.

Cameron Brink had 11 points, five boards and two blocked shots, Kiki Iriafen was next with nine points and seven rebounds, and freshman center Lauren Betts contributed nine points for Stanford (13-1 overall, 1-0 Pac-12).

Jayda Curry led the Golden Bears (9-3, 0-1) with 20 points, followed by Leilani McIntosh with 17.

The Cardinal led 47-29 at halftime, and outrebounded Cal 48-25. Stanford’s bench outscored the Bears reserves 26-12.

Stanford travels to Berkeley on Jan. 8 to face the Bears at Haas Pavilion. On New Year’s Eve, the Cardinal host Arizona State, while Cal hosts No. 18 Arizona.