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The Fall of Troy: Men’s basketball captures first win over top-five team since 2007
In Stanford’s first game in Maples Pavilion since recently-announced crowd restrictions, every word, bounce and emotion echoed loudly throughout the arena. So when the clock finally expired and the Cardinal (9-4, 2-1 Pac-12) officially captured their victory over No. 5 USC (13-1, 3-1 Pac-12) on Tuesday, there were hardly any adoring crowd members celebrating with them, but the triumphant cheers of each player rang clear as day.
Softball swept by Bruins
Softball (29-18, 8-10 Pac-12) was swept by No. 2 UCLA (38-3, 16-2 Pac-12) in four games over the weekend, though the team put up a good fight in two of them. The series marks the toughest yet for Stanford, who had been riding a 6-2 record in their previous eight games, including two victories against No. 12 Oregon (33-15, 11-10 Pac-12). The offensive firepower from UCLA combined with the Bruins’ superb pitching ended up being too much for the Cardinal.
Softball has no answer for 7-RBI from Arizona’s Malia Martinez
Ultimately, what separates a good team from a great team in any sport is its depth, and on Thursday, the ninth-ranked softball team in the nation, Arizona, demonstrated exactly why it is a great team. That’s why it shouldn’t have been surprising that the best player on the field today wasn’t Arizona’s Dejah Mulipola, a hitter who is currently ranked among the top ten in the country in multiple categories. It wasn’t Janelle Meono, Arizona’s star freshman who leads the team in batting average.
Softball set for test against Arizona
In their biggest matchup of the season thus far, softball (22-4, 3-0 Pac-12) takes on No. 9 Arizona (18-5, 3-2 Pac-12) at home in their first series against a ranked opponent. Stanford’s been playing very well the last couple of games, but this will be its first real test.
Softball sweeps Utah in Salt Lake City
In its first Pac-12 series of the season, softball (22-4, 3-0 Pac-12) swept Utah (11-13, 0-6 Pac-12) in all four games, including three Pac-12 games, earning its first three-game sweep of a Pac-12 opponent since 2013. In game one, eight different players recorded hits, with sophomore second baseman Sydnee Huff’s 3-for-3 day leading the way. Stanford started off relatively slow, recording just one hit in the top of the first.
Softball adds another to win column against BYU
Cardinal softball (18-4, 0-0 Pac-12) kept rolling, winning its sixth game in a row on Wednesday at BYU (11-12, 0-0 WCC) and bringing good energy into its first Pac-12 matchup on Friday against Utah (11-9, 0-0 Pac-12). Similar to the team’s first two matchups with the Cougars earlier this season, both of which Stanford won, this was an even matchup with the lead switching back and forth throughout the game.
Softball sweeps Loyala Marymount
Softball (17-4, 0-0 Pac-12) completed a three-game sweep against Loyola Marymount (10-13, 0-0 WCC) this weekend in its last series before starting Pac-12 play. Two particularly strong performances came from pitchers sophomore Alana Vawter and freshman Regan Krause, who allowed a combined one earned run over the course of the three games. The first game ended up being a tight, 3-0 victory for the Cardinal.
Softball splits doubleheader with St. Mary’s
Stanford softball (12-4, 0-0 Pac-12) was seemingly on its way to securing another two wins in its doubleheader against Saint Mary’s (7-10, 0-0 WCC), but a disastrous seventh inning for the Cardinal in game two resulted in it finishing the night 1-1. In the first game, Stanford cruised to victory.
Softball set for doubleheader
Softball (11-3, 0-0 Pac-12) takes on Saint Mary’s California (6-9, 0-0 WCC) on Thursday in a doubleheader where Stanford should be favored to win both games. This past weekend, the Cardinal went 4-1 in the DeMarini invitational, winning four straight before falling to UCSB in the final game of the weekend. Key performances came from freshman pitcher Reagan Krause, graduate third baseman Kristina Inouye and junior shortstop Emily Young.
Inouye’s walk-off double completes Cardinal softball comeback
Every game there seems to be a different group that leads the Cardinal to victory, and today’s game was no different. After a superb performance in last night’s game by freshman pitcher Regan Krause, today’s victory against BYU (8-9, 0-0 WCC) came from the leadership, poise and experience of graduate students Kristina Inouye, Montana Dixon, Teaghan Cowles and Eleni Spirakis.
Krause leads softball to tight 1-0 victory
Softball (9-2, 0-0 Pac-12) took on Nevada (9-6, 0-0 Mountain West) under the lights on Friday, in what quickly turned into a battle of which pitcher could show the most composure on the mound in high pressure situations. A low scoring game coupled with tons of runners left on base meant that both teams needed to play near perfect defense, but luckily for Stanford, freshman pitcher Reagan Krause chose the perfect time for a breakout game.
Four-run second inning lifts Cardinal to victory in first game of DeMarini Invitational
Stanford softball (8-2, 0-0 Pac-12) had to shake off some jitters but ultimately took care of business against BYU (7-8, 0-0 WCC) with a 5-3 victory in their first game of the DeMarini Invitational, which is taking place on the Farm. The game got off to a shaky start for the Cardinal with an errant throw to first when BYU’s leadoff hitter bunted on the first pitch.
Vawter leads Cardinal to victory over rival Cal
Stanford softball (5-1, 0-0 Pac-12) continued its strong start to the season with a tight 3-2 victory over Cal (2-2, 0-0 Pac-12) Friday evening. The Cardinal started off the game strong defensively, with a three-and-out that featured two strikeouts by sophomore pitcher Alana Vawter. She struck out the first batter, before the second batter fouled off a ball on the left side of home plate which graduate student catcher Montana Dixon easily caught.
Softball to wrap up two-game series with Santa Clara
In a rematch of Sunday’s game, Stanford softball (4-0, 0-0 Pac-12) will take on the Santa Clara University Broncos (0-1, 0-0 WCC) on Tuesday, this time at Santa Clara. The Cardinal seek to extend their winning streak, starting the season 5-0 for the first time since 2014. In Sunday’s game, a few innings of strong defense supplemented two power-hitting innings for the Cardinal as they cruised to an 8-0 victory.
Softball cruises en route to 4-0 start
This year’s Pac-12 is loaded with talent: The conference boasts three of the top four teams in the first round of NCAA rankings. But if this weekend is a sign of things to come, the Cardinal could soon be ranked up there among No. 1 UCLA, No. 2 Washington and No. 4 Arizona.
Newcastle Herald short story competition finalists 2021: Even the Seagulls were Absent by Sally Egan
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, We chugged out past Nobby's Head Whibayganba. I pointed to the great headland. 'I hope we see some whales, for you Darcie,' said Dad. His eyes crinkled. I guessed he forced a smile, though it was hidden by a black face mask that stretched over his cheeks and beard. I was cold and cramped on the little plastic chair of Dad's modest boat. I scanned the horizon for a gregarious Humpback whale or, better still, a pod of Humpbacks.
Tyrell Terry drafted in second round by Dallas Mavericks | The Stanford Daily
Former Stanford point guard Tyrell Terry was selected 31st overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, the second Cardinal player to be selected in the first 35 picks in two years, with K.Z. Okpala going 32nd overall to the Miami Heat in 2019. Terry was the first overall pick of the second round, a mild disappointment given his recent pre-draft hype, but still very respectable. With his selection, however, Terry becomes Stanford’s first ever one-and-done basketball player.
Football Roundtable: New season, new hope for the Cardinal? | The Stanford Daily
With the return of Stanford football, The Daily brings back its weekly roundtable discussions. Last season, Stanford went 4-8 and missed out on a bowl game for the first time under head coach David Shaw ’95. No. 12 Oregon, the first opponent of the all Pac-12 season, won its first and only game of 2020 in the Rose Bowl. But the Cardinal just two seasons ago made a furious comeback and shocked Oregon in Autzen Stadium.
Men's basketball looks for best start in three years
Freshman guard Tyrell Terry (above) leading the men's basketball team in minutes this season and looks be a key player in Saturday's game against Santa Clara at Maples Pavilion. (Photo: MIKE RASAY/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 The men’s basketball team (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) takes on Santa Clara (3-0, 0-0 WCC) in a battle of two undefeated programs at Maples on Saturday.
Lexie Hull scores career high, keeps women’s basketball perfect
In the first collegiate game to ever be played in the brand new Chase Center in San Francisco, women’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12) dominated the University of San Francisco (1-1, 0-0 WCC) 97-71, thanks to a career day from sophomore guard Lexie Hull. The Dons started off stronger than expected, remaining within eight points of Stanford after the first quarter. Senior guard Dijonai Carrington had a strong first period, contributing eight of Stanford’s opening 22 points.
Women's basketball opens regular season ranked 3rd in preseason poll
Freshman forward Ashten Prechtel (above) scored 12 points against Beijing last week and should continue to build on that success in the upcoming season (BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com). by Sally Egan — November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 There are a lot of things to like about the No. 3 women’s basketball team this season. The team is returning four starters from their Pac-12 title-winning 2018-19 roster.
Men's swimming and diving begins new era
Sophomore Mason Gonzalez (above) was one of four returning Cardinal to notch multiple All-America titles last season, and should be a big part of the team's success this season (JOHN TODD/isiphotos.com). by Sally Egan — October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 This weekend, the No. 10 men’s swimming and diving (0-0, 0-0 Pac-12) team will compete in their first meet of the season at the University of the Pacific Invite in Stockton, CA.
Water polo heads south for challenging doubleheader
Junior driver Tyler Abramson (above) is a player to watch for in this weekend's matchups at Long Beach State and UC-Irvine, as he tallied 3 steals, 4 assists, and a goal in the Cardinal's last game against Santa Clara (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — October 11, 2019October 10, 2019 This weekend, the No.1 Stanford men’s water polo team (12-1, 0-0 MPSF) hits the road for two games, first on Saturday at No. 8 Long Beach State (10-7, 0-0 GGC) and then on Sunday at No. 13...
Football roundtable: How to make an upset
Junior wide receiver Connor Wedington (above) runs the ball down the field during Saturday's 31-28 victory at Oregon State. Wedington collected 31 yards on five receptions, helping the Cardinal secure its first conference victory.
Football roundtable: Duck syndrome
Last season, senior quarterback K.J. Costello (above) was the highest-rated QB in the Pac-12. This year, that title has been bestowed upon Oregon's Justin Herbert. The two talented QBs will clash on Saturday at Stanford. (BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan, King Jemison and Shan Reddy — September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 Unranked Stanford (1-2, 0-1 Pac-12) lost to No. 15 UCF last week by a 45-27 margin that makes the game seem closer than it really was.
Softball season ends with hope for future
Redshirt senior Whitney Burks (above) concluded her Stanford playing career this weekend in the Gainsville regional. She went out in style, though, blasting a three-run homer to left field in a win against Boston University.
Six years in the making, softball opens postseason against Boise State
Senior Carolyn Lee (above) will get the start on the mound for the Cardinal in Friday’s meeting with Boise State. She was recently named to the third-team NFCA All-Region team, along with junior outfielder Teaghan Cowles. (CODY GLENN/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — May 17, 2019May 16, 2019 Friday marks an exciting day for Stanford athletics because for the first time since 2013, the softball team (32-18, 8-13 Pac-12) will be competing in the postseason.
Stanford qualifies for postseason play despite disappointing weekend
Junior Montana Dixon (above) played well against the Huskies, going five for eight on the weekend against the second ranked team in the nation. On Sunday, it was announced that Stanford will continue its season in post season play. (MACIEK GUDRYMOWICZ/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — May 13, 2019May 12, 2019 This weekend was a predictably tough one for the softball team (32-18, 8-13 Pac-12) as they were swept on the road against the No. 2 University of Washington (45-7, 20-4 Pac-12).
Softball takes on second consecutive top-five Pac-12 opponent
Freshman Emily Schultz (above) had the game winning two run homer last Friday against UCLA. She looks to continue her hot streak against No. 2 Washington over the course of the next three days. (CODY GLENN/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — May 9, 2019May 8, 2019 Tonight, softball (32-15, 8-10 Pac-12) begins its final regular season series at No. 2 Washington (42-7, 17-4 Pac-12) in yet another difficult conference rivalry matchup.
Softball upsets UCLA for second consecutive year before falling in next games
Seniors Whitney Burks, Carolyn Lee, Molly Fowkes and Lauren Frost (above) played in their final home games this weekend against second ranked UCLA. They fell to the Bruins in the second and third games after upsetting the Bruins in the first. (CODY GLENN/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — May 7, 2019May 6, 2019 It was a bittersweet weekend for the Cardinal softball team (32-15, 8-10 Pac-12) in their last home series of the season.
Softball seniors hope to end home career on high note
Senior pitcher Carolyn Lee (above) will play in her final home series this weekend against second ranked UCLA. Last season, Lee helped to upset the Bruins when they were ranked 3rd and hopes to do the same this year (KAREN AMBROSE HICKEY/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 This weekend softball (31-13, 7-8 Pac-12) will take on No. 2 UCLA (43-2, 17-1 Pac-12), arguably the Cardinal’s toughest opponent yet, in Stanford’s final regular season home series.
Arizona State stuns Cardinal softball in weekend sweep
A home run by junior Teaghan Cowles (above) wasn't enough for the Cardinal on Sunday as they fell 10-5 to Arizona State, completing a Sun Devils sweep. Stanford will seek redemption next on Friday against UCLA. (KAREN AMBROSE HICKEY/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 Stanford softball (31-13, 7-8 Pac-12) suffered a disappointing weekend at home against Pac-12 rival Arizona State (28-17, 8-10 Pac-12).
Softball looks to snap nine-game losing streak to Sun Devils
Senior Whitney Burks (above) is hitting .346 with runners on, has a .426 on base percentage and leads the team with six home runs (JOHN LOZNO/isiphotos.com). by Sally Egan — April 26, 2019April 25, 2019 This weekend, the softball team (31-10, 7-5 Pac-12) hosts Arizona State (25-17, 5-10 Pac-12) in a three-day series that could launch Stanford into the elite echelon of the conference.
Softball bounces back in error free win
Freshman Emily Schultz (above) hit her fourth triple of the season on Tuesday night, scoring the first run of the game for the Cardinal. (JOHN P. LOZANO) by Sally Egan — April 24, 2019April 23, 2019 In a tight game decided by defensive play and errors, the Stanford softball team (31-10, 7-5 Pac-12) eked out a 3-2 win over Fresno State (30-15, 8-7 Mountain West).
Lacrosse breaks records in final road trip
Sophomore Katherine Gjertsen (#17 above) was integral to the No. 18 Cardinal's weekend comeback overtime victory over No. 22 Colorado. Stanford also beat Oregon on the road this weekend.
Softball goes three and two in weekend's Cardinal Classic
Junior outfielder Hannah Howell contributed a two-out RBI double in the bottom of the third to help the Cardinal prevail 2-1 over Bucknell on Friday. (KAREN AMBROSE HICKEY/isiphotos.com) by Sally Egan — March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 This past weekend, the Cardinal softball team continued to show they are a transformed team from past seasons.
Stanford heads to Hawaii for season opener
Stanford beach volleyball (0-0) begins its season tomorrow in Hawaii at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic. At the Classic, the preseason No. 11 Cardinal will have the opportunity to play against a few of the best teams in the nation. Stanford will face No. 1 UCLA (0-0) and No. 4 Pepperdine (0-0) on Saturday before clashing with Saint Mary’s (0-0) and No. 5 Hawai’i (0-0) on Sunday.
Women’s water polo eyes down UC Davis as record-setting season continues
Following a week off, No. 2 Stanford women’s water polo (6-0, 1-0 MPSF) looks to preserve their undefeated record as they return to play Saturday at No. 11 UC Davis (6-6, 0-0 Big West). The Cardinal have yet to play a competitive game after blowing their first six opponents, ranked and unranked, out of the water. In those six games, Stanford has scored a program-record 130 goals to this point in the season with an average margin of victory of 15.33 goals.
Cardinal softball to host DeMarini Invitational this weekend
Starting tonight at 5 p.m., the Stanford softball team (4-1, 0-0 Pac-12) will look to build off of a strong start to the season by hosting the DeMarini Invitational. The Cardinal take on University of the Pacific (2-3, 0-0 WCC) before facing Iowa State (1-4, 0-0 Big-12) on Friday and finishing Saturday against Portland State (2-4, 0-0 Big Sky) and Colorado State (3-1, 0-0 Mountain West).
Wrestling travels north to Corvallis, seeks an upset
This Friday, No. 25 Stanford men’s wrestling (7-3, 1-1 Pac-12) will face off against No. 18 Oregon State (4-7, 0-1 Pac-12) at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon. Stanford seeks redemption after suffering devastating losses to No. 20 Purdue (6-8, 2-5 Big-10) and Indiana (5-10, 1-6 Big-10) last Friday and Saturday. Before those recent defeats, Stanford was having a one-of-a-kind season. Back in early January, the team set new records in Chattanooga, Tenn., for total tournament wins.
Volleyball in four game drought with rival USC up next
No. 9 Stanford men’s volleyball (7-5, 0-1 MPSF) will return home tonight to take on No. 14 USC (7-4, 1-0 MPSF) in a game that comes on the heels of a four-game losing streak for the Cardinal, who have only won two of their last 14 sets. The Cardinal enter the game coming off of a disappointing road trip to Los Angeles, where Stanford lost two conference games to both No. 4 UCLA (10-2, 2-0 MPSF) and No. 5 Pepperdine (8-2, 2-0 MPSF). The Cardinal are currently ranked last in the MPSF standings.
Men’s basketball prepares to defend home court against Trojans
After finishing off a three-game road trip last weekend, Stanford’s men’s basketball team (12-11, 5-6 Pac-12) returns to Maples Pavilion to host the USC Trojans (13-11, 6-5) this Wednesday at 8 p.m. PST. Stanford is looking to bounce back from a loss against Oregon (15-9, 6-5) on Sunday. The 46-69 defeat was a humbling crash back to earth for the Cardinal, who had built up momentum with a three-game winning streak against Colorado (14-9, 5-6), Berkeley (5-18, 0-11) and Oregon State (15-8, 7-4).
Basketball Round Table: Fluke or For Real?
After taking on the Oregon teams this past weekend, Stanford men’s and women’s basketball move on to a slate of USC and UCLA, as the two squads attempt to maintain their positions in the Pac-12. With a mixed bag of results over the past two weeks, it’s time to take a closer look at these trends and determine whether they’re just flukes or for real.
Softball opens season with strong showing in Tempe
From Friday to Sunday, Stanford softball (4-1, 0-0 PAC-12) compiled a 4-1 record at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona, winning its first four games and getting narrowly edged out in its final contest. The weekend slate featured both high-powered offensive performances and stellar pitching from the Cardinal as Stanford got off to a strong start in regular season action. Opening day started with a bang as Stanford blew out both of its opponents, beating Bradley 12-5 and Kansas 12-3 on run-rule.
Softball enters new season with hope
The Stanford softball team opens another season today in Tempe, Arizona against Bradley, but don’t expect them to be like previous Cardinal teams. While Stanford softball doesn’t have the elite reputation of other teams on campus, there are many reasons to believe that they could be in for a special season this year. To start with, it should be noted that the Pac-12 is arguably the toughest conference in the country.
Berkeley to host ‘Battle of the Bay’
Suffering just one non-conference defeat for the first time in five years after breaking their record 11-game winning streak in a close game (68-75) against the No. 14 Utah Utes (18-1, Pac-12 7-1) last Sunday, No. 8 Stanford women’s basketball (17-2, 7-1) looks for the re-ignition of the fiery Cardinal spirit against California (13-6, 4-4) this Thursday at Berkeley at 8 p.m. With a 17-2 season record, Stanford has been off to its best start since the 2013-14 season (22-1) that saw the...
Basketball round table: Asking the tough questions
Stanford women’s basketball is having its best season in years, only dropping two games and dominating opponents at all levels of the game. Stanford men’s basketball has been far more up and down, but still has a .500 record on the year, and continues to show promise on the floor. But both teams still have large questions looming over their seasons, questions that will need to be answered before the year is over.
Wrestling’s perfect season ruined by Roadrunners
No. 22 Stanford men’s wrestling (6-1, 0-1 Pac-12) decimated Cal Baptist (1-3) last Friday but faltered on Sunday against CSU Bakersfield (5-7, 2-1 Pac-12), tarnishing the Cardinal’s otherwise spotless record. The 40-4 outcome in the match against the Lancers came as no surprise, but the follow-up game against the Roadrunners caught Stanford off-guard. Friday’s event began and ended with Cardinal domination.
Stanford tennis teams sweep ITA Kick-Off Weekend
The Stanford men’s and women’s tennis teams captured two season dual match wins each during ITA Kick-Off Weekend at Taube Tennis Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. Both teams will move on to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships in Chicago next month. Ranked No. 10 going into the weekend, the men’s team kicked it off with a dual match against the University of Central Florida Knights on Saturday morning.
Women’s basketball loses first Pac-12 game of the season
For just the second time this season, the No. 6 ranked Stanford women’s basketball team (17-2, 7-1 PAC-12) failed to look like an unstoppable force of nature, escaping Colorado 80-69 on Friday before falling to No. 21 Utah on Sunday by a score of 68-75. This was Stanford’s first loss in 11 games and their first loss to a Pac-12 foe. Stanford started out their game at Colorado (10-9, 0-8 Pac-12) sluggishly, falling behind 28 to 36 to finish the first half.
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