Welcome to “This Week in Sports.” We are Kenneth King and Charis Charitsis from The Daily’s sports section, and we will be walking you through the major games, events and stories from the past week.
Women’s soccer
No. 3 Stanford (19-0-4, 8-0-3 Pac-12) remained undefeated at Cagan, advancing to the College Cup for the 11th time in program history. The Cardinal defeated No. 16 South Carolina, No. 18 Mississippi State and No. 15 Nebraska on their march to the tournament.
The team first cruised to a 3-0 win over No. 16 South Carolina (12-3-6, 5-0-5 SEC). Despite the rain-soaked field, the team was able to perform at a high level and apply pressure from the outset. Redshirt sophomore forward Andrea Kitahata had two goals and an assist in the victory. Stanford took the lead in the 18th minute with Kitahata’s first goal, and never looked back.
2’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 18, 2023
ANDREA BURIES IT TO TAKE THE EARLY 1-0 LEAD!!
💻: @ESPNPlus
📈 » https://t.co/4v2jt9aQOt#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/OuWwh5Hexa
63’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 18, 2023
IT'S ANDREA AGAIN!! SHE HAS HER SECOND GOAL OF THE NIGHT!!
💻: @ESPNPlus
📈 » https://t.co/4v2jt9aQOt#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/JG7VbCuVz9
66’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 18, 2023
NOW IT'S MAYA WHO FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET AND IT'S A THREE-GOAL LEAD!!
💻: @ESPNPlus
📈 » https://t.co/4v2jt9aQOt#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/2e3ufJ6usl
On Nov. 19, Stanford beat No. 18 Mississippi State (12-6-5, 5-3-2 SEC) in the third round 1-0. Again, the Cardinal were the aggressors, outshooting their opponents 15-7 (4-2 shots on goal). In the 11th minute, fifth-year midfielder Maya Doms’s header hit the crossbar and bounced back to sophomore defender Elise Evans, who headed it into the back of the net. Stanford protected its 1-0 advantage until the final whistle, completing its fourth consecutive shutout match and advancing to the quarterfinals.
11’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲@EliseEvans2_ HEADS IT HOME!
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 19, 2023
📺 » @ESPNPlus
💻 » https://t.co/BVHLNMwzWA#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/ct4AxTjzbk
Elise For The Win 😤@EliseEvans2_'s goal in the 11th minute was all No. 3 Stanford needed in a 1-0 shutout over No. 18 Mississippi State.
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 20, 2023
🗞️ » https://t.co/ACCXi0O3tz#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/mjYvbviqtC
On Friday, Stanford took on No. 15 Nebraska (17-4-3, 7-1-2 Big Ten). Despite a late equalizer by the Cornhuskers, the team prevailed 2-1 in overtime. In the 11th minute, sophomore forward Allie Montoya sent a cross toward the far post that was headed toward the middle of the goal area by redshirt sophomore forward Andrea Kitahata.
As freshman midfielder Joelle Jung tried to push the ball into the net, Nebraska’s Gwen Lane scored an own-goal in her attempt to clear the line. The Huskers scored the equalizer with just three minutes left in regulation. In the sequence, Nebraska’s Jordan Zade sent a long ball toward senior goalkeeper Ryan Campbell, who came off her line to punch the ball out of the box.
But Husker Sarah Weber interceded and headed the ball over Campbell and into the Cardinal net, and at the end of regulation, the two teams were tied 1-1. In the 95th minute, Montoya sent a cross into the box where sophomore midfielder Jasmine Aikey passed to the wide open fifth-year midfielder Maya Doms for the game-winner.
11’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 24, 2023
We'll take them how we can get them! Card up 1-0 early!
📺 » @ESPNPlus
💻 » https://t.co/FMAFGBc8Ko
📈 » https://t.co/U1z4mRPLvv#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/1oO73mCVlz
95’ » GOALLLLLLL 🌲
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 25, 2023
WHO ELSE BUT MAYA DOMS TO PUT US BACK OUT FRONT!!!
📺 » @ESPNPlus
💻 » https://t.co/FMAFGBc8Ko
📈 » https://t.co/U1z4mRPLvv#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/Uin3dk6KJg
An overtime game-winner from @MayaDoms punches Stanford's ticket to its 11th College Cup in program history!
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 25, 2023
🗞️ » https://t.co/NsLMbTlXHG#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/cJoKAixVYb
The Moment We Punched Our Ticket 🌲#GoStanford x #NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/8IFqjeGRHc
— Stanford Women's Soccer (@StanfordWSoccer) November 25, 2023
Men’s soccer
No. 16 Stanford (11-3-5, 3-2-5 Pac-12) posted two wins on its way to the NCAA quarterfinals. On Nov. 19, the Cardinal prevailed 3-1 over Missouri State (12-4-3, 6-1-1 MVC) at Cagan to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bears scored in the eighth minute — but, amid elimination game pressure, the Cardinal responded.
First, the team tied the game in the 17th minute when sophomore midfielder Zach Bohanne took a free kick from just outside the box that netted the ball for the equalizer. Then, Stanford scored again in the 30th minute. After a one-two pass on the left side of the pitch, Palmer Bank delivered a cross into the heart of the box, finding redshirt sophomore midfielder Shane de Flores who headed the ball into the back of the net for the go-ahead goal.
In the 64th minute, Bohane’s free kick into the penalty area set up redshirt sophomore Jackson Kiil’s header to extend the lead by two goals. The 3-1 score stood until the final whistle and the Cardinal advanced to the third round.
Came to PLAY 😤#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/6BraPc5QEF
— Stanford Men’s Soccer (@StanfordMSoccer) November 20, 2023
Bohane makes it level with this beauty 🔥🤌
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 20, 2023
💻 ESPN+#NCAASoccer x @StanfordMSoccer pic.twitter.com/JC8SYLewKt
A thing of beauty 😍
— Stanford Men’s Soccer (@StanfordMSoccer) November 20, 2023
Shane de Flores heads home the well-worked ball from Fletcher and Palmer Bank for the lead!
📺 » ESPN+#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/28O4lekN6T
IT'S THREE 🔥
— Stanford Men’s Soccer (@StanfordMSoccer) November 20, 2023
Jackson Kiil heads home Bohane's ball to extend the lead 💪
📺 » ESPN+#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/kySKBQphDP
On Sunday, the team scored an impressive 3-0 upset victory over No. 1 Marshall (18-3, 7-2 SBC) on the Thundering Herd’s home field in Huntington, W. Va. Stanford remains undefeated on the road with four wins and four draws. Redshirt sophomore forward Jackson Kiil scored the opener in the 16th minute and the team held the 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Stanford’s execution was near perfect on both ends of the pitch. The defense was solid and the offense capitalized on the opportunities it created. In the 61st minute, the Cardinal doubled their lead when redshirt sophomore midfielder Shane de Flores made a back-heel pass in the box to wide open junior midfielder Will Reilly, who sent the ball to the bottom corner of the net, out of reach of the diving goalkeeper.
Down 2-0 and facing elimination, the Thundering Herd tried to attack but were repelled by Stanford’s defense. In the 81st minute, sophomore forward Liam Doyle scored the third Cardinal goal to put the game out of reach.
Action Jackson 🎬
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 26, 2023
💻 ESPN+ #NCAASoccer x @StanfordMSoccer pic.twitter.com/yahKPJVip1
Card doubles up #1 Marshall!!#GoStanford | @StanfordMSoccer pic.twitter.com/r44igLcVkC
— Stanford Cardinal (@GoStanford) November 26, 2023
IT'S THREEEEEE 🌲
— Stanford Men’s Soccer (@StanfordMSoccer) November 26, 2023
Doyle with the dagger and under 10 minutes to play in Huntington 👀
💻 » ESPN+#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/LOCBiV7yhw
Women’s volleyball
After clinching the Pac-12 title two weeks ago, the Stanford women’s volleyball team dominated Utah (11-19, 6-14 Pac-12) last Wednesday 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-10). Francis finished the game with nine kills (.571 hitting percentage) and two blocks. Kipp, Rubin and Baird added eight kills each.
Miner ➡️ @mlvicini 😍#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/U0H793Nxw7
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) November 22, 2023
SO GOOD 🤩🤩🤩#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/GZo2in9QNx
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) November 22, 2023
That sweeping feeling 😤😬#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/tXdCqor2bk
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) November 23, 2023
On Friday’s senior day, the Cardinal swept (25-13, 25-17, 25-19) Cal (16-15, 5-15 Pac-12). The team posted a spectacular .469 hitting percentage (.625 in the second set), its highest of the season. Kipp led the offense with 16 kills and three aces and contributed to the defense with four blocks and seven digs. Rubin tallied 14 kills, five digs and a block, while Vicini posted a match-high eight blocks and two kills. Miner dished out 33 assists, while Oglivie collected a match-high 13 digs.
.@maliatufuga_ with the quick attack 💪
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) November 25, 2023
📺 » @Pac12Network #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/u1YLPJ9CDf
The save by Kami 👏 The set by @caitiebaird_ 👏 The kill by Elia 👏
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) November 25, 2023
📺 » @Pac12Network #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/oyflahEoa6
Final point on Senior Night for Kendall Kipp, Caitie Baird, McKenna Vicini, Malia Tufuga & Annabelle Smith pic.twitter.com/g6ejc8nhc0
— PugBro (@pugstahh) November 25, 2023
Women’s basketball
Last week, the women’s basketball team traveled to Nevada to participate in the Ball Dawgs Classic. In Wednesday’s opening round, Stanford defeated Belmont (3-3, 0-0 MVC) 74-55. The Bruins stayed close and trailed by one point at halftime (32-31). But the Cardinal’s 9-0 third-quarter run followed by a 15-2 run in the final period sealed the Stanford victory. Brink led the team with 27 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two blocks, while Iriafen tallied 14 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
3:13 Q1 | Bosgana crashing the offensive glass. Her and Kiki each with 6️⃣ to lead Stanford in the early going.
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 22, 2023
🌲: 16
🐻: 9#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/boXyDcdsFv
It had been 284 days since her last miss from the line.
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 22, 2023
An absolutely insane streak for @cameronbrink22 that puts her 2️⃣nd in DI history in consecutive made free throws.#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/tUK33d8XqC
Finished with a flurry.#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/sJXRQRGr0M
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 23, 2023
In Friday’s tournament final against No. 13 Florida State (5-1, 0-0 ACC), Iriafen scored a season-high 30 points and collected a season-high 17 rebounds to lead the team to a 100-88 victory.
At the end of the first period, the Cardinal trailed by six (28-34). But in the second period, they tightened their defense and held the Seminoles to 14 points, building a six point halftime lead (52-48). In the third period, Iriafen and Jump led the offense with a combined 23 points, one point more than the entire Florida State team.
Stanford maintained a safe lead until the final buzzer to win the Ball Dawgs Classic.
8:16 Q3 | Cardinal on an 8-0 run in the last 56 seconds. Florida State timeout.
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 25, 2023
🌲: 62
🍢: 50#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/JxLA6Q4hMQ
😲#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/OydfQZ6TW8
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 25, 2023
Demetre drills it from the corner 💦#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/Bl6iySPoYi
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 25, 2023
“She’s the most improved player in the country. Her growth … is insane.”
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 26, 2023
🗣️ @cameronbrink22 on @kikiiriafen 🫶🤓#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/dQPt2P9t1Q
On Sunday, the Cardinal cruised to a 73-35 victory over Albany (4-2,0-0 America East) at Maples Pavilion. Four players finished in double digits. Brink led the team with a double-double (21 points and 19 rebounds). Jump finished with 16 points, while Bosgana and Iriafen tallied 11 each.
.@cameronbrink22 block » Kiki bucket #GoStanford | 📺 @Pac12Network pic.twitter.com/a99t4fqaVA
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 26, 2023
She has a perpetual green light 🟢🚦
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 26, 2023
Congrats to @hannah_jump career 3-pointer No. 💯💯💯 #GoStanford 👏🤓🌲 pic.twitter.com/GhQEkLjxXR
…make that 301#GoStanford | 📺 @Pac12Network pic.twitter.com/zfpSjohAlL
— Stanford WBB 🤓🏀 (@StanfordWBB) November 26, 2023
Men’s basketball
Last week, the men’s basketball team played three straight games at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas.
In Wednesday’s opening game, Stanford fell to Arkansas (4-3, 0-0 SEC) in double overtime 74-77. The score was close throughout. The team was behind 20-22 at halftime but forged a 40-31 lead, with 14:25 remaining. The Razorbacks came back to tie the game, however, and the lead see-sawed thereafter.
With 35 seconds left, the Cardinal held a four point margin (59-55) but Arkansas tied the game at 59, hitting two free throws with six seconds on the clock and sending the contest into overtime. In the first extra period, Benny Gealer knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 66. The second overtime was similar to the first with Arkansas maintaining a narrow lead. With 19 seconds remaining and ball possession, Stanford trailed 74-77.
After a timeout, the Cardinal set up fifth year forward Spencer Jones for a tying three pointer but the shot missed and Gealer’s put-back, after Raynaud’s rebound and pass, was off the mark, bringing the game to a close. Spencer Jones shot 5-for-10 from behind the arc and led the team in scoring with a season-high 27 points. Meanwhile, Bynum added 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds.
Bynum. CASH.
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 23, 2023
That's a 12-4 run to open the half!
📺 ESPNU | @JBDimes1 pic.twitter.com/JXgwWHF88l
BANG!@SKJones24 with 17 now.#GoStanford | 📺 ESPNU pic.twitter.com/Dla5fKd3nR
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 23, 2023
JONES!!!#GoStanford | 📺 ESPNU pic.twitter.com/7121ZcBa0w
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 23, 2023
.@StanfordMBB AT THE BUZZER 🚨
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 23, 2023
WE HAVE DOUBLE OVERTIME IN THE BAHAMAS! 😨 pic.twitter.com/wc09SsuOdo
Benny G has the clutch gene.#GoStanford x @benny_gealer pic.twitter.com/9BiuiSHpjO
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 23, 2023
The team faced Michigan (4-3, 0-0 Big Ten) on Thanksgiving day. The Cardinal jumped off to a strong start, building a 14 point lead with 12:40 remaining in the first half. The Wolverines responded and tied the game six minutes later (28-28). The halftime score was 45-46, and the back-and-forth battle continued in the second half.
Michigan took a double digit lead (54-67) with 12:27 left on the clock but Stanford came back, tying the game 72-72 with 4:43 remaining. However, the Wolverines pulled away with a 7-0 run leading to a 78-82 Cardinal loss. Four players scored in double digits. Bynum registered a season-high 22 points, while Michael Jones had 16, Raynaud 14 and senior forward Brandon Angel 11 points.
Angel gets right to the cup for the dunk! He has seven, our lead is 11.
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 24, 2023
📺: ESPN #GoStanford x @brandon_angel3 pic.twitter.com/vgKoZVkZTt
Max the block, Bones the bucket on the other end. That was niiiiice.
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 24, 2023
📺: ESPN2 #GoStanford x @michaelj_13 & @maxmurrell123 pic.twitter.com/xfBOAsCdgG
Tied again! The fourth triple for @JBDimes1 tonight.
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) November 24, 2023
📺: ESPN2 #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/aMgZO7Pvw5
On Friday, Stanford closed the Battle 4 Atlantis with a 51-73 defeat at the hands of Northern Iowa (2-4, 0-0 MVC). The first half was decisive as the Panthers went into the locker room with a 22 point lead (27-49). In the second half, both teams scored 24 points and Northern Iowa cruised to victory.