Stanford Cardinal Women's Basketball News

Jasmine Thomas seems to save her best for the toughest teams on No. 6 Duke's brutal schedule.

Jayne Appel held her ground and even sent someone to the ground. Appel had a season-high 23 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots before being ejected with 7:41 left for throwing an elbow that hit UCLA star Jasmine Dixon in the face, and No.

Nnemkadi Ogwumike had a career-game with 30 points and 23 rebounds and No. 2 Stanford held off a stiff challenge from Oregon before pulling away late to win 100-80 on Saturday.

Tara VanDerveer called out her team's lack of fire, aggressiveness and energy. She challenged Stanford's star players to pick it up - and in a hurry.

Louisville coach Jeff Walz didn't hesitate when asked whether he's seen any team that might be able to knock off the top-ranked Connecticut women.

Nnemkadi Ogwumike had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Kayla Pedersen added 13 points and 10 rebounds and No.

Off to its best start in 30 years, Georgetown is back in the Top 25. The Hoyas are ranked 24th in The Associated Press women's basketball poll, their second trip to the Top 25.

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude scored a career-high 18 points, including two free throws with four seconds left, to help No.

Nnemkadi Ogwumike scored 24 points, Jeanette Pohlen added 17 and No. 2 Stanford showed no signs of rust following a two-week layoff for final exams, beating DePaul 96-60 on Sunday for its 33rd straight home win.

Even with Jayne Appel not at full strength, Stanford was too much for Gonzaga. Kayla Pedersen scored a career-high 30 points, surpassing the 1,000-point mark, and the No.

Kayla Pedersen scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds in leading No. 2 Stanford to a 60-41 victory over Utah on Friday.

Haylee Donaghe had the best three days of her basketball life preparing for No. 2 Stanford.

Even with a huge rebounding edge, Stanford wasn't pleased with its effort on the boards.

Jayne Appel can laugh about it now. Before the season started, she received a laminated shooting card from Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer - complete with guidance on technique and instruction for number of repetitions.