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The Rematch
In a extremely anticipated rematch of final season’s nationwide championship sport the place Stanford Stanford (16-3, 7-0 Pac-12) prevailed, the No. 2 staff within the nation hosted No. 8 Arizona (15-3, 5-3 Pac-12) at Maples Pavilion Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats haven’t received at Maples in over twenty years, since 2001.
Stanford got here away with a 75-69 win with stellar three-point capturing from sophomore guard Jana Van Gytenbeek and a double-double from sophomore ahead Cameron Brink.
Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer known as Van Gytenbeek “a clutch participant” in the course of the postgame TV interview.
“She actually stepped up in an enormous second. We wanted her. Hannah Leap was out. She knocked down threes, performed nice protection.”
Junior guard Hannah Leap missed the competition resulting from COVID-19 protocols. She averages 11.0 factors per sport for Stanford.
A Shut First Quarter
Stanford senior guard Lexie Corridor knocked down a jumper to begin the scoring motion. She bought an help from her twin Lacie for her second made-shot. After a layup from Brink, Stanford had a 6-0 benefit earlier than Arizona senior ahead Cate Reese countered on the 8:16 mark.
Reese bought her staff inside two factors after free throws however dedicated two fouls herself that bought her despatched to the bench with about six minutes left within the interval.
Arizona senior guard Bendu Yeaney took over and ended the quarter with a three-pointer. Stanford held the Wildcats off for a slim 17-16 lead heading into the second stanza.
Second Quarter Breakaway for the Cardinal
Arizona heated up offensively early within the second quarter and earned the lead over Stanford after a jumper from freshman guard Madison Conner at 7:52. The groups exchanged the lead as soon as once more within the quarter. Nonetheless, Stanford has a vital 5-0 run late within the interval that helps them end sturdy and head into the half with a 41-33 lead.
General, Stanford’s second-quarter success got here with the three-point prowess of Gytenbeek, who knocked down three treys in the course of the interval.
Third Quarter Distancing
Brink’s free throws on the outset gave her staff a 10-point result in begin the quarter. However, that cushion was short-lived as Arizona leaped into motion with three treys from Reese to slender her staff’s deficit to 1 at 7:02.
Stanford retaliated first with free throws from guard Anna Wilson adopted by layups and free throws from Brink, plus one other three-pointer from Van Gytenbeek. Stanford entered the ultimate ten minutes with a 55-46 lead.
Fourth Quarter Will get Dicey for Stanford
A high-octane fourth quarter that had the sensation of an NCAA event contest noticed Arizona keep inside double-digits after an early 12-point deficit.
It was a battle for the Cardinal to carry off the upset-minded Wildcats for a lot of the remaining interval. Arizona saved its hopes alive with a balanced scoring effort.
Stanford prevailed in the long run, with Brink main the best way. She completed with a double-double of 25 factors and 15 rebounds. Nonetheless, Van Gytenbeek’s pictures from past the arc made a substantial distinction within the consequence. She matched her season complete of 18 factors coming into the sport, a career-high for the Colorado native.
Reese paced Arizona with 17 factors and 7 rebounds. Pellington was additionally in double figures with 16 factors, plus 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Wildcats head dwelling to Tucson to host Oregon on Friday. Stanford travels to Los Angeles for a gathering with UCLA on Thursday.
