SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t at all times clean crusing, however in entrance of a Bay Space crowd at Chase Middle, Stanford discovered a approach to beat an previous Pac-12 rival.
Regardless of giving up an early double-digit lead, Stanford discovered a approach to get hit simply sufficient pictures in crunch time to defeat Oregon 64-53 on the Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on Sunday.
“It was not pretty out there, but winners find a way to win,” Stanford coach Kate Paye mentioned. “I guess we’re kind of the fourth quarter kids. That’s really been the strength of this team and I’m really proud of this team.”
Stanford ahead Courtney Ogden had one other breakout recreation after a stellar efficiency towards Cal final week by which she scored a career-high 25 factors. The junior completed with 20 factors on 8-of-18 capturing to go together with 4 rebounds in Sunday’s win.
Ogden has taken an enormous leap this season after beginning only one recreation final yr. She’s averaging 9.2 factors whereas capturing an environment friendly 61.8% from the sector.
Stanford Cardinal’s Hailee Swain (2) dribbles towards the Oregon Geese within the second quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
“I think my teammates are very confident in my abilities,” Ogden mentioned. “They give me the ball to be successful and I hope I can do the same for them. But overall, coming into my junior year, I’m definitely playing confident.”
Lara Somfai had a double-double with 14 factors and 11 rebounds for Stanford.
Oregon had a balanced scoring assault with Mia Jacobs (11 factors), Katie Fiso (14) and Ehis Etute (14) all scoring in double figures.
Stanford (11-2) handed Oregon (12-2) its second lack of the season.
Utilizing a managed tempo, Stanford dictated the tempo of the sport early.
Ogden used an array of spin strikes and stepback jumpers to complete the primary half with 13 factors on 5-for-11 capturing. The Cardinal shredded Oregon’s zone protection, capturing 42% from the sector.
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) celebrates her 3-point basket towards the Oregon Geese late within the fourth quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
On the opposite finish, Stanford’s stingy protection held the Geese to creating simply 9-of-27 pictures. The Cardinal pressured eight turnovers and stole 5 passes.
At halftime, Stanford led 31-25.
However Oregon clawed its means again early within the second half.
The Geese opened the third quarter with a 10-3 run to take a 35-34 lead – their first lead for the reason that first quarter. However back-to-back jumpers from Ogden gave Stanford again a five-point benefit, serving to Stanford maintain on to a three-point lead going into the fourth quarter.
Within the ultimate interval, Stanford’s offense discovered a second gear.
The Cardinal opened the quarter with a 15-7 run and didn’t look again. Guard Hailee Swain was key to construct Stanford’s lead, scoring 4 factors and including a steal to assist the Cardinal seal the win.
A 3-pointer from Somfai with 21 seconds left put Stanford up 12, shutting out any probability for Oregon to make a comeback.
Stanford Cardinal head coach Kate Paye coaches her group towards the Oregon Geese within the fourth quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
“Basketball is a game of runs and no, I never like giving up a 12-point lead,” Paye mentioned. “But I want to focus on this team’s resilience. I think that’s a word that we kept coming back to through the preseason, and we’re going to need that and more. Our team went on our own run and we answered back. We went on a really nice run in the fourth quarter.”
Stanford held Oregon to 30.8% capturing within the fourth quarter and didn’t surrender a made 3-pointer. Oregon turned the ball over six occasions and hit simply 8-of-13 free throws.
“I thought they were tougher,” Oregon coach Kelly Graves mentioned about his group’s play within the fourth quarter. “We got a couple of rebounds that they just took from us. We turned the ball over needlessly. … But that’s a good team. It’s hard to keep them down for 40 minutes.”
Stanford will shut out the 2025 yr taking part in Cornell subsequent Sunday.
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) and Oregon Geese’ Mia Jacobs (1) struggle for a free ball within the second quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Talana Lepolo (10) takes a shot towards Oregon Geese’ Sofia Bell (3) within the second quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) takes a shot towards Oregon Geese’ Sarah Rambus (23) within the first quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) dribbles towards the Oregon Geese within the first quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Sunaja Agara (3) fouls Oregon Geese’ Katie Fiso (2) within the fourth quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
The Stanford Cardinal bench celebrates a 3-point basket towards the Oregon Geese within the third quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Chloe Clardy (13) takes a shot towards Oregon Geese’ Sofia Bell (3) within the first quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Sunaja Agara (3) takes a shot towards Oregon Geese’ Sarah Rambus (23) within the first quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Chloe Clardy (13) fights for a free ball towards Oregon Geese’ Katie Fiso (2) within the third quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) takes a shot towards Oregon Geese’ Mia Jacobs (1) within the first quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) defends towards Oregon Geese’ Ehis Etute (35) within the fourth quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
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Stanford Cardinal’s Lara Somfai (12) and Oregon Geese’ Mia Jacobs (1) struggle for a free ball within the second quarter for the 2025 Invisalign Bay Space Ladies’s Basic on the Chase Middle in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Space Information Group)
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