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NCAA’s winningest basketball coach, Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer announces her retirement

NCAA’s winningest basketball coach, Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer announces her retirement

After 38 seasons, the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball announced her retirement.  Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer is stepping down and her last day will be May 8, the 39th anniversary of her hiring. Associate head…

Kiki Iriafen and freshman Nunu Agara lead No. 15 Stanford in 87-40 rout of Hawai’i

Kiki Iriafen and freshman Nunu Agara lead No. 15 Stanford in 87-40 rout of Hawai’i

STANFORD, Calif. – No. 15 Stanford flexed its versatility in a home opener 87-40 rout of Hawai’i Wednesday night at Maples Pavilion. With a cast that includes seasoned upperclassmen and three talented freshmen, the Cardinal…

A collective sigh of relief: Basketball star Brittney Griner released in exchange for Russian arms dealer

A collective sigh of relief: Basketball star Brittney Griner released in exchange for Russian arms dealer

Joe Biden on Brittney Griner’s release: “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home.” After being detained and then imprisoned in Russia since February, WNBA star Brittney Griner is finally coming home.…

Stanford holds off Gonzaga with a barrage of treys, 84-63

Stanford holds off Gonzaga with a barrage of treys, 84-63

STANFORD, Calif. – No. 2 Stanford (10-1) held off No. 23 Gonzaga (7-2) in a matchup that saw the teams have a close battle in the first two quarters. The game was tied early in the…

No. 1 South Carolina Makes Gritty Comeback On the Road to Top No. 2 Stanford in OT, 76-71

No. 1 South Carolina Makes Gritty Comeback On the Road to Top No. 2 Stanford in OT, 76-71

  Photos © Baranduin Briggs, all rights reserved. STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer called Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the No. 1 team in the nation “a heavyweight battle.” The No. 2 Cardinal…

Stanford heads back to the Final Four after holding off Texas, 59-50

Stanford heads back to the Final Four after holding off Texas, 59-50

Social Media Thread SPOKANE, Wash. — The Stanford Cardinal (32-3) punched a ticket to the Final Four for the second consecutive season behind a 59-50 victory against the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns. The reigning national champions…

Spokane Regional: Stanford and Texas “Elite” again, move past Sweet 16 to battle for a Final Four spot

Spokane Regional: Stanford and Texas “Elite” again, move past Sweet 16 to battle for a Final Four spot

Reigning Champs Stanford Overpower Maryland SPOKANE, Wash. — In the Spokane Region of the NCAA tournament, the No. 2-seeded Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes 66-63 to advance. In the second matchup…

Donate for every made trey: Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer issues March Madness challenge to help raise money for war-torn Ukraine

Donate for every made trey: Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer issues March Madness challenge to help raise money for war-torn Ukraine

Tara VanDerveer has personally pledged $10 for every 3-pointer made by all teams throughout the @MarchMadnessWBB Tournament, 100% of which will be donated to humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Who’s joining us?#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/nuKZByITJn — Stanford Women’s…

Cameron Brink and Anna Wilson help No. 2 Stanford hold off Washington 63-56; Cardinal finish Pac-12 play undefeated

Cameron Brink and Anna Wilson help No. 2 Stanford hold off Washington 63-56; Cardinal finish Pac-12 play undefeated

Stanford remains the only team to finish their Pac-12 campaign undefeated Social Media Recap With a 63-56 home win over Washington Saturday afternoon at Maples Pavilion, No. 2 Stanford finished undefeated in Pac-12 regular-season play…

No. 3 Stanford routs Morgan State  91-36 in season opener for reigning champion

No. 3 Stanford routs Morgan State 91-36 in season opener for reigning champion

Stanford, CA – While the defending national champion Stanford (1-0) had no trouble putting away visiting Morgan State (0-2), the game was significant as it marked the first time the Cardinal played with fans in…

Team WNBA tops Team USA in All-Star Game

Team WNBA tops Team USA in All-Star Game

Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game, a special edition of the event that featured All-Stars vs. the USA Senior Women’s National Team. First-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings) helped…

New Mystics forward Erica McCall primed and ready for her fifth season in the WNBA

New Mystics forward Erica McCall primed and ready for her fifth season in the WNBA

Erica McCall looks ahead to the 2021 WNBA season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erica McCall (@birdstheword_24) With the 2021 WNBA season on the horizon and a year filled with uncertainty,…

No. 6 Stanford crushes Arizona State, 80-41, extends longest Pac-12 winning streak

No. 6 Stanford crushes Arizona State, 80-41, extends longest Pac-12 winning streak

Stanford dominates Arizona State Notes || Team Comparison Stats With a dominant effort on both ends of the floor, No 6. Stanford (20-2, 17-2 Pac-12) cruised past Arizona State 80-41 Friday night at Maples Pavilion.…

No. 6 Stanford crushes Washington 74-48, heads home to play at Maples Pavilion for the first time since late November

No. 6 Stanford crushes Washington 74-48, heads home to play at Maples Pavilion for the first time since late November

Stanford gets to return home to Maples Pavilion after two months on the road Win » ? Headed home, feelin' good!#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/ttj8W9qh4P — Stanford Women’s Basketball (@StanfordWBB) January 31, 2021 Team Comparison Stats No. 6…

Stanford routs Washington State 71-49, moves to 68-0 all-time vs. the Cougars

Stanford routs Washington State 71-49, moves to 68-0 all-time vs. the Cougars

Stanford stays undefeated against Washington State Team Comparison Stats No. 6 Stanford (13-2, 10-2 Pac-12) halted Washington State’s momentum Wednesday night 71-49 in Pullman in the first contest in a two-game series. Led by four…

Led by Haley Jones, No. 1 Stanford survives an Oregon challenge, 70-63

Led by Haley Jones, No. 1 Stanford survives an Oregon challenge, 70-63

  No. 1 Stanford tops No. 11 Oregon Can't stop @haleyjoness19 in transition ? ? » @Pac12Network#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/Hn3r6BcXZo — Stanford Women’s Basketball (@StanfordWBB) January 8, 2021 Social media game thread Team comparison stats With three…

Belibi has a career high and No. 1 Stanford holds off Arizona State 68-60

Belibi has a career high and No. 1 Stanford holds off Arizona State 68-60

Stanford completes sweep of Arizona Pac-12 schools The Card stay perfect! ? No. 1 @StanfordWBB collects its 9??th win of the season behind @fran_belibi1’s career-high 23 points. pic.twitter.com/sFFlEGFlPc — Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) January 4, 2021…

No. 1 Stanford’s “road warriors” continue unbeaten streak with dominant win over No. 6 Arizona, 81-54

No. 1 Stanford’s “road warriors” continue unbeaten streak with dominant win over No. 6 Arizona, 81-54

Stanford remains undefeated, taking down No. 6 Arizona No. 1 Stanford (8-0, 5-0 Pac-12) continues to roll in a season of adversity and unpredictability. The team’s latest victory came on the road at No. 6…

No. 1 Stanford finishes 2020 with 61-49 road win at No. 10 UCLA and Belibi notches her second dunk

No. 1 Stanford finishes 2020 with 61-49 road win at No. 10 UCLA and Belibi notches her second dunk

Belibi dunks again Are you ??????? me @fran_belibi1?! Too good ???#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/RoFafh2LaI — Stanford Women’s Basketball (@StanfordWBB) December 21, 2020 With another dunk from sophomore forward Fran Belibi in the mix, No. 1 Stanford (7-0,…

With a win over Pacific, Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer makes history, becomes the  winningest coach in women’s college basketball history

With a win over Pacific, Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer makes history, becomes the winningest coach in women’s college basketball history

Career Highlights || Win #1098 || Win #1000 I’m just so thankful. Our team came out, and I thought, you know, did what we needed to do. We had a lot of different people stepping…

Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer ties Pat Summitt for career wins, the victory included a dunk from sophomore Fran Belibi

Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer ties Pat Summitt for career wins, the victory included a dunk from sophomore Fran Belibi

VanDerveer’s career record improves to 1,098-253 (.813) Celebrating an unmatched legacy ?#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/GvB3curQF1 — Stanford Women’s Basketball (@StanfordWBB) December 14, 2020 From the Hoopfeed archive: Tara VanDerveer joins the 1,000 career-win club after victory over…

After six months of missing each other in surreal times, Stanford is “fabulous.” VanDerveer: “We’re going to be really good.”

After six months of missing each other in surreal times, Stanford is “fabulous.” VanDerveer: “We’re going to be really good.”

  Photos: Stanford Athletics The Aftermath of a Season Cancellation Four days after the end of the 2020 Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas, college basketball came to a complete halt due to the COVID-19 global…

Led by Kiana Williams, Stanford obliterates Washington in second half for 77-56 win

Led by Kiana Williams, Stanford obliterates Washington in second half for 77-56 win

STANFORD, Calif. – It was a tale of two halves as top-ten team Stanford (13-1, 2-0 Pac-12) rolled past Washington 77-56 Sunday afternoon at Maples Pavilion. With a third-quarter offensive onslaught led by senior guard…

Haley Jones powers Stanford past upset-minded UC Davis, 67-55, with double-double

Haley Jones powers Stanford past upset-minded UC Davis, 67-55, with double-double

Photos © Baranduin Briggs, all rights reserved. STANFORD, Calif. – After a tough loss on the road against Texas before the Christmas break, Stanford (11-1) recovered from the defeat that cost the Cardinal the No.…

Kiana Williams reaches career milestone and Stanford’s “tag-team play” takes down Tennessee, 78-51

Kiana Williams reaches career milestone and Stanford’s “tag-team play” takes down Tennessee, 78-51

Team comparison || Social media recap STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford junior guard Kiana Williams joined the 1,000-point club Wednesday night when she led her teammates in a decisive 78-51 victory over No. 23 Tennessee (8-2). …

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