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No. 2 Cardinal women prevail over No, 15 Arizona 73-57

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Hannah Jump (33) gets to jump for joy as the Stanford Cardinal defeat the Arizona Wildcats at Maples Pavilion on Mon Jan 2, 2023 (Bay Area News Group photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Monday, January 2, 2023

Stanford used a big second quarter surge to pull away from No, 15 Arizona Monday, as the No, 2 Cardinal earned a 73-57 Pac-12 women’s basketball victory at Maples Pavilion.

It was the Cardinal’s 10th consecutive win, as they held the high-scoring Wildcats to their lowest offensive output o the season. Arizona (12-2 overall, 2-1 Pac-12) had been averaging 81.2 points per game and had been winning by an average of 22.3 points.

Haley Jones led the Cardinal (15-1 overall, 3-0 Pac-12) with 18 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and five assists. Francesca Belibi had 14 points and 10 rebounds off the Stanford bench – both season highs, Hannah Jump bagged four 3-pointers on her way to finishing with 13 points.

Cameron Brink finished with 12 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots despite a cold shooting day. Brink was 3-for-15 from the field and missed all of her 3-point attempts.

The Cardinal were 20-for-34 at the free throw line, but had a 53-35 rebounding edge.

Jade Loville led U of A with 12 points. Helena Pueyo and Madison Connor each added 10 polints for the Wildcats, Pueyo also had seven rebounds,

Stanford used a 7-0 run to take a 17-11 lead in the first quarter, then outscored the Wildcats 17-7 in the second quarter to take a 36-22 halftime lead.

The Cardinal visit California this Sunday in Berkeley in their second matchup of the season. Stanford won the first game 90-69 at Maples Pavilion on Dec. 23 in the Pac-12 opener.

Cardinal women dominate in 101-69 win over ASU

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Stanford guard Indya Nivar, right, celebrates with forward Cameron Brink after scoring against Arizona State during the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sat Dec 31, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Saturday, December 31, 2022

Hannah Jump sank three early 3-pointers, and the Cardinal post players dominated inside from start to finish for No. 2 Stanford, setting the pace for the Cardinal’s 101-69 women’s basketball win over Arizona State Saturday at Maples Pavilion.

It was the eighth consecutive win for the Cardinal (14-1 overall, 2-0 Pac-12), who opened the game with a 22-5 run. ASU shot 4-for-20 from the field in the first quarter and never recovered.

Jump eventually made six 3’s en route to a 20-point night. Cameron Brink celebrated her 21stbirthday by scoring 17 points, to go with 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots. Haley Jones had 16 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Tyl Skinner led the Sun Devils (7-6 overall, 0-2 Pac-12) with 20 points, followed by Treasure Hunt with 19. Hunt is a transfer from Kentucky.

Stanford is ranked No. 2 for the 21st straight week, going back to last season. The Cardinal women have won nine straight games since losing in overtime to defending national champion South Carolina on Nov. 20.

The Cardinal have won 50 straight games against unranked opponents.

Stanford hosts Arizona on Monday, then travels to Berkeley on Jan. 8 to face California at Haas Pavilion.

Stanford De-Barked by Utah Inside Maples Pavilion on the Last Day of 2022, 71-66

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Utah guard Rollie Worster (25) shoots against Stanford forward Brandon Angel (23) during the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sat Dec 31, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (5-9, 0-4 Pac-12) remain winless in conference play after being chopped down by the undefeated (division) Utah Runnin’ Utes (11-4, 4-0 Pac-12), on a rainy New Year’s Eve on the Farm, 71-66.

Stanford trailed most of the initial 20 minutes of play, and fell behind by ten points early in the half. Utah had a 10-0 run to sustain their advantage on the road. The Cardinal managed to make a 7-0 charge, and had a deficit of that same amount of points (7) at intermission, 30-23.

Sophomore forward Harrison Ingram led the Cardinal with seven points and five rebounds, while senior center Branden Carlson topped the Utes with 11 points.

In the second stanza, Utah pushed the lead back up to double-digits within the first three minutes after the break in action.

Although the Utes pushed their advantage to as high as 16 points, the Cardinal kept chipping away and cut the margin to single digits several times, getting as close as two points away from their guest from the Beehive state with just over two minutes left in regulation.

However, Utah was able to hit crucial free throws down the stretch, while Stanford did not, resulting in a five point loss, 71-66.

The Cardinal was led by senior forward Spencer Jones’s 16 points and four rebounds. Sophomore guard Isa Silva added 11 points, junior forward Max Murrell chipped in ten points. Ingram only added two second half points to his halftime total, tallying nine points, seven rebounds and five assists, but 0-3 from the free throw line in crunch time.

The Runnin’ Utes had four players in double-digits: Sophomore guard Lazar Stefanovic (20), Carlson (18), junior guard Gabe Madsen (10 points & 7 rebounds) and senior guard Marco Anthony (10).

Stanford will next be in action Friday, January 6, 2023, across the Bay in Berkeley, for part one of the Battle of the Bay versus Cal. Utah will be back in Salt Lake City to host Oregon State, January 5, 2023.

Stanford Loses In Final Seconds to Colorado 73-70

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Stanford guard Michael Jones, left, vies for the ball against Colorado forward Tristan da Silva during the second half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Thu Dec 29, 2022 (AP News photo)

Stanford Loses In Final Seconds to Colorado 73-70

By Barbara Mason

Thursday evening the Stanford Cardinal (5-7) took on the Colorado Buffaloes (8-5) at Maples Pavilion. Colorado is back at full strength with Luke O’Brien and Lawson Lovering returning to the rotation. The Cardinal are struggling and took full advantage of a long holiday break trying to come up with a game plan that will bring them more success.

The Cardinal got to rest and reorganize getting ready for the next 18 Pac 12 Conference games. If Stanford wants to make a run for the NCAA Tournament they have the challenge of winning at least 14 of those games if not even more. The Cardinal have not played in a March Madness since 2014. They lost in the last few seconds of Thursday’s contest 73-70 to the Buffaloes to start the two game homestand.

Colorado took an early lead in the first half. They led at one time 17-8. The Cardinal came roaring back to pull to within one point 17-16 with 10:30 left in the half. Stanford took their first lead 19-17 when Spencer Jones hit a shot from downtown. Stanford had momentum going leading 28-21 before letting the Buffaloes back in the game.

With under five minutes left in the opening half Colorado had tied the game at 28. The Cardinal had eight turnovers which hurt them. The Cardinal were using their size to punish Colorado on the glass. This put tremendous pressure on the Buffaloes. After the slow start the Cardinal had really turned this game around. The pace of this game had turned up a notch in the closing minutes. After the first 20 minutes of play Stanford led 37-33.

In the first half both teams were shooting over 50% on the floor. Spencer Jones had 17 points in the half and was three of six from beyond the arc. KJ Simpson had 13 points for the Buffaloes.

With under four minutes left in the game the Cardinal had held onto the lead the entire second half. They had cashed in on a couple of Colorado turnovers. With 3:45 left on the clock Stanford led 68-64. With a lot of time in the second half this was still anybody’s game.

This was a one point game more often than not in the final minutes. With 2:04 left Colorado took their first lead of the second half 69-68. At 0.28 seconds remaining Stanford was clinging to a 70-69 lead. The Buffaloes took the lead 71-70 and Stanford had 0:17 to win this game.

The Cardinal would foul sending Colorado to the line. Stanford had led for the majority of the game but when push came to shove they could not finish. Colorado comes away with the win.

Stanford’s Spencer Jones finished with 25 points. KJ Simpson had an amazing game with 31 points for the Buffaloes. This game went right down to the wire but Colorado had just enough to power past the Cardinal.

On Saturday Dec 31st the Stanford Cardinal will host Utah. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Daniel Dullum: Cardinal got scoring help from Ingram and Keefe in win over Loyola

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Stanford Cardinal James Keefe throws down, Keefe was second in scoring against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers Thu Dec 22, 2022 at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Cruz with 14 points (Stanford Cardinal file photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Daniel Dullum:

#1 The Stanford Cardinal (6-7) who faced off with the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (6-6) picked up a 75-62 win last Thursday at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz it was Stanford’s second win in six games.

#2 The Cardinal’s Harrison Ingram led with 15 points and James Keefe followed up with 14 points to help provide with the offense the Cardinal needed to win this one.

#3 During the unforgettable 2020-21 season for Stanford the Cardinal used Kaiser Permanente for their home games replacing Maples Pavilion as Stanford was under Covid protocols as ordered by Santa Clara County that season. The win last Thursday brings Stanford up to 6-0 when playing in Santa Cruz.

#4 Stanford’s Michael Jones continues to have some offensive success scoring 12 points good enough to finish third against the Ramblers last Thursday.

#5 The Cardinal go onto host the Colorado Buffaloes (8-5) Thursday night at Maples. The Buffaloes won their last game against the Northern Colorado Buffaloes last Sunday 88-77. Daniel how do you see this contest as the Cardinal open a two game homestand?

Join Daniel for the Cardinal podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

No. 2-ranked Cardinal women defeat Cal 90-59

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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.

Stanford Takes Out Loyola Chicago in Former Temporary Homecourt Arena in Santa Cruz, 75-62

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The Stanford Cardinal forward Harrison Ingram (55) looks to throw for a one handed shot against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers guard Braden Norris (4) at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Thu Dec 22, 2022 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Sister Jean’s essence back in the Windy City wasn’t enough to prevent the Stanford Cardinal (5-7) from downing Loyola Chicago Ramblers (6-6) inside Kaiser Permanente Arena, 75-62.

The Cardinal meant business in the first 20 minutes of play, by going on an 8-0 run and leading by 17 points at the half, 37-20.

Sophomore forward Harrison Barnes was off to a great start by soring ten points and leading the way for his squad to have a comfortable lead midway through the contest.

Stanford increased the advantage to 21 points early in the second half, and cruised in Santa Cruz to the final horn for an impressive victory south of of the Farm, 75-62

Ingram added 5 points to his previous tally to lead the Cardinal with 15 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Senior forward James Keefe added 14 points and 8 rebounds and senior guard Michael Jones chipped in 12 points too.

The Ramblers had four players in doble-figures: Braden Norris (18), Marquise Kennedy (14), Philip Alston (11) and Tom Welch (10), 

Stanford will next be in action back on the Farm Thursday, December 29 against colorado, while Loyola Chicago hosts George Washington New Year’s Eve Saturday in Chi Town.

Stanford Cardinal basketball podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal host Loyola Thursday night at Maples

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Stanford Cardinal guard Michael Jones (13) has led the Cardinal in scoring and hopes to pour it on Thu Dec 22, 2022 at Maple Pavilion (Stanford Cardinal photo)

On the Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, the Stanford Cardinal Michael Jones had 17 points against the Texas Longhorns last Sunday in Dallas at American Airlines Arena. The Cardinal couldn’t hold on losing by ten points 72-62.

#2 Michael, the Cardinal might get used to seeing the Longhorns as UCLA and USC are leaving the conference this was the second straight time that the Cardinal has seen the Longhorns in two seasons.

#3 In spite of the loss Jones hit five of ten shots from the floor and got two triples there is no doubt that Jones is leading the way with his offensive prowess for the Cardinal.

#4 The Cardinal’s Brandon Angel and Spencer Jones finished the contest in double figures Angel with 11 and Spencer with ten points.

#5 The Cardinal host the Loyola Ramblers (6-5) on Thursday night at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz at 7:00pm. The Ramblers have won four of their last five games. The Cardinal have lost four of their last five games.

Join Michael for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal women use fourth-quarter comeback to beat Tennessee 77-70

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Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) shoots between Tennessee guard Jordan Horston, left, and forward Sara Puckett, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sun Dec 18, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Sunday, December 18, 2022

In a nationally-televised non-conference game that featured 15 lead changes and seven ties, No. 2 Stanford pulled away in the fourth quarter and held off Tennessee 77-70 Sunday at Maples Pavilion.

The Lady Vols (7-6 overall) had a 58-50 in the third quarter, until Stanford’s Cameron Brink made a 3-pointer at the end of the quarter. From there, the Cardinal (outscored Tennessee 24-12 in the fourth quarter.

Brink scored four points in a 6-0 Stanford run that gave the Cardinal a 59-58 lead with 7:58 remaining. Jump hit a 3 to extend the Cardinal lead to 62-58. After Tennessee’s Jasmine Franklin hit a jumper at 6:35 of the fourth, Stanford went on an 8-1 run.

Brink led Stanford (11-1) with 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocked shots, as she combined with Haley Jones and Hannah Jump to combine for 59 points. Jones and Jump each finished with 19 points. Jones also pulled down 12 rebounds.

Jordan Horston topped the Lady Vols with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rickea Jackson was next for Tennessee with 14 points, Sara Puckett had 11 points – all in the first half.

Stanford hosts No. 16 Creighton Tuesday. Game time is 5 p.m.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Daniel Dullum: Cardinal men host Green Bay Friday; Cardinal women go for 5 wins in a row Sunday

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Gonzaga guard Kaylynne Truong (14) is fouled by Stanford guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu during the first half action at Maples Pavilion on Sun Dec 4, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Daniel:

#1 MBB the Cardinal (3-6) lost a close contest 68-64 to the Arizona State Sun Devils (10-1) in their last game Sun Dec 4th. The Cardinal got good efforts from Spencer Jones 13 points and Harrison Ingram and Michael Jones both scored 12 points.

#2 The Cardinal face the Green Bay Phoenix (2-8) who are struggling in their own right this Friday night at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal have won only three games and have the home floor advantage.

#3 Stanford women (10-1) have won four straight games, five of their last six games including a win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-2) in their last game 84-63. The Cardinal are getting offense and defense on both sides of the basketball and it might be safe to say look for this team to be a huge threat when March comes rolling around.

#4 The Cardinal match up against the Tennessee Vols (6-5) who have won four of their last five games. Tip is a 12 noon at Maples Pavilion how do you see this match up on Sunday.

#5 On Monday the Cardinal football team announced a new head coach Troy Taylor who comes from Sacramento State. Taylor help bring three Big Sky titles after taking over the Hornets football program in Dec 2018. Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir said “Troy’s credentials stood out”

Join Daniel Dullum for the Stanford podcasts Thursday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com