Laura Sussman – The Stanford Daily https://stanforddaily.com Breaking news from the Farm since 1892 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 02:52:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://stanforddaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-DailyIcon-CardinalRed.png?w=32 Laura Sussman – The Stanford Daily https://stanforddaily.com 32 32 204779320 Week in Review: Must-See Matches https://stanforddaily.com/2018/09/20/week-in-review-must-see-matches/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 02:52:37 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?post_type=tsd_magazine_post&p=1143725 The post Week in Review: Must-See Matches appeared first on The Stanford Daily.

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Stanford athletics wins dual Capital One Cup awards https://stanforddaily.com/2018/07/20/stanford-athletics-wins-dual-capital-one-cup-awards/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/07/20/stanford-athletics-wins-dual-capital-one-cup-awards/#respond Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:03:35 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1142962 On July 13, it was announced that the Stanford Athletics Department had received the the Capital One Cup for both its men’s and women’s programs. This is the first time in the history of the Cup that a school has earned the award twice-over. The Capital One Cup is given to the school with the […]

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On July 13, it was announced that the Stanford Athletics Department had received the the Capital One Cup for both its men’s and women’s programs. This is the first time in the history of the Cup that a school has earned the award twice-over.

The Capital One Cup is given to the school with the best performing athletics departments, one for the women’s and one for the men’s. This year is the fifth time the Cardinal women receive the honor and the second time the men do. It is the second consecutive win for the Stanford women.

The award comes with a physical trophy along with a combined $400,000 in student-athlete scholarships.

The Stanford women’s department of athletics had an extremely successful year that saw top-5 placements in cross country (fourth), volleyball (fourth), water polo (second), outdoor track and field (third), golf (third) and rowing (fourth). The Cardinal also won national championships in soccer, swimming and diving and tennis. The final standings saw Stanford in first for the award, with UCLA coming in second and Florida in third.

The men’s department may owe its success to Stanford’s fourth place finishes in water polo, cross country and gymnastics, along with top-10 finishes in swimming and diving, tennis and outdoor track and field. The win was solidified by the men’s soccer team becoming national champions — for the third consecutive year.

Runner-ups for the Capital One Cup were Alabama in second place, Duke in third and Ohio State in fourth.

 

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Stanford women’s tennis upsets Vanderbilt to win NCAA title https://stanforddaily.com/2018/05/22/stanford-womens-tennis-upsets-vanderbilt-to-win-ncaa-title/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/05/22/stanford-womens-tennis-upsets-vanderbilt-to-win-ncaa-title/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 06:11:08 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1141466 A 20-match win streak ending with the NCAA banner held high is how Stanford women’s tennis will remember the 2017-2018 season. The team saw a tight 4-2 win on Monday in the semifinals against No. 3 Duke, with junior Caroline Lampl stepping up to the plate in a three-set victory that sent the team into the finals.

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No one would have guessed that Stanford would have been the last team standing in the NCAA Tournament this year. In March, the team was ranked 46th, a historical low for the Cardinal. Three of its seven games had been losses and junior star Melissa Lord was out with an injury. Still, in typical comeback kid fashion, the team saw a season full of tight wins and last-minute points, leading them straight into the NCAA Tournament. With one final match left and Lord back in action, the Stanford Cardinal prevailed.

So, a 20-match win streak ending with the NCAA banner held high is how Stanford women’s tennis will remember the 2017-2018 season. On Monday, the team saw a tight 4-2 win in the semifinals against No. 3 Duke, with junior Caroline Lampl stepping up to the plate in a three-set victory that sent the team into the finals.

On Tuesday morning in Winstom-Salem, North Carolina, the team notched its 19th NCAA championship against No. 1 Vanderbilt (27-4, 12-1 SEC), finishing 4-3.

In 2016, the Cardinal (24-3, 9-0 Pac-12) managed an awesome feat when it won the NCAA championships as the lowest ranked (No. 15) seed. In 2013, it took the championships by storm as the No. 12 ranked team and in 2010 it won while ranked eighth. To be precise, Stanford has managed to win 20 of its last 23 NCAA Tournament matches as the lower-ranked team.

This year, the team was No. 16, managing once again to outdo considerably higher-ranked competitors, including Duke, Vanderbilt, No. 2 North Carolina in the Round of 16 and No. 7 Georgia in the Quarterfinals of the NCAAs. Despite the Cardinal’s tremendous win streak, the NCAA title felt largely improbable given their lower ranking and arduous competition.

The women’s tennis team has now won just over half – 19 out of 37 – of its NCAA title matches. The 153-19 record in the NCAA Tournament must feel like a satisfying accomplishment for a team that is often one of the lowest seeds in the tournament.

Going into the final matches, Stanford had a lot to live up to. Besides being significantly lower in the national rankings than first-place Vanderbilt, the team was also carrying the weight of a 7-0 loss to their adversaries in early February. Additionally, the day started out with Vanderbilt securing a 1-0 lead after winning the doubles point, furthering the gap between the two teams.

This, though, was the Cardinal’s call to action. Sophomore Emma Higuchi quickly secured a 6-3, 6-2 win over junior Summer Dvorak, tying the teams 1-1. Caroline Lampl, on fire after an empowering win against Duke, earned another point for the team in a 6-4, 6-2 victory. The junior started out the season with a turbulent 9-6 record before finding her groove and going 12-1 in the final stretch.

The Cardinal’s opponents had a comeback moment as freshman Michaela Gordon took a hit in a 7-6 (3), 6-3 loss against No. 11 fifth-year senior Astra Sharma, once again putting the teams on an even playing field. Not for the first time this season, Stanford found itself picking up momentum as the end neared and everything was on the line. Freshman Janice Shin took it in stride, defeating sophomore Emma Kurtz in a 6-3, 6-3 match.

Yet another obstacle emerged after sophomore Emily Arbuthnott was downed by freshman Amanda Meyer in a three set 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. This time Stanford did not know whether it could make it.

On court 2, though, one game was left to be played.  Lord was preparing to take on junior Fernanda Contreras in possibly the most important clincher of any athlete’s career. Lord, an All-American, had missed the beginning of the season due to a shoulder injury, and the team had felt her absence. Now, back on the court and ready, she had a national championship riding on her shoulders. The first set was fought tooth-and-nail, with Lord emerging with a 6-4 win after a tough break point. Her momentum died down a bit in the second set, allowing Contreras to breeze by with a 2-6 win.

But, Lord, who held a 14-0 NCAA match record, was determined to keep a clean sheet and deliver to her teammates the much-deserved NCAA banner. A tough set ensued. Lord lost the first of her two match points, up 6-5 in the third. Set to return, holding a 40-30 lead, with the crowd holding its breath and an entire team that had picked itself up after a rough beginning on their toes, Lord delivered the clincher, winning the match in a 7-5 set.

In yet another upset, the Cardinal had claimed the National Championships. A tweet video posted by the team’s official Twitter account shows Head Coach Lele Forood turning away with the caption “When that cooler of ice is coming but you know all the tricks after winning nine of these…”

 

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Stanford lacrosse wins Pac-12 Championships, qualifies for NCAA https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/30/stanford-lacrosse-wins-pac-12-championships-qualifies-for-ncaa/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/30/stanford-lacrosse-wins-pac-12-championships-qualifies-for-ncaa/#respond Tue, 01 May 2018 06:35:44 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1140283 On Sunday afternoon, the Stanford lacrosse team made history when they held up a banner that read “2018 Women’s Lacrosse Tournament CHAMPIONS” at Prentup Field at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The No. 2 seeded Cardinal had just defeated the No. 1 seed, Colorado, 15-6 and won the first-ever Pac-12 women’s lacrosse tournament.

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On Sunday afternoon, the Stanford lacrosse team made history when they held up a banner that read “2018 Women’s Lacrosse Tournament CHAMPIONS” at Prentup Field at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The No. 2 seeded Cardinal had just defeated the No. 1 seed, Colorado, 15-6 and won the first-ever Pac-12 women’s lacrosse tournament.

The title and its significance is grand for the Stanford team, currently ranked 13th nationally. But, the season is far from over; the Cardinal attained an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament via this win, and so the real fun is yet to begin.

On Friday, the Cardinal almost lost their spot in the tournament before a dramatic second-half turnaround that led to a win against USC. A tight 15-14 win came after a 10-13 deficit in the second half that seemed to be the end for Stanford. The premonition, though, was overturned when sophomore Danielle McMahon scored three goals in 10 minutes, giving the Cardinal the momentum it needed to push forward rather than relent. Junior midfielder Areta Buness led the team with four goals, the first coming a minute and a half into play.

Graduate student attacker Kelsey Murray put two in, and freshman midfielder Taylor Scornavacco contributed one.

Although the Cardinal led at halftime and managed to be the first to score thereafter, the Trojans gave it their all, scoring five quick goals and taking an 11-9 lead which soon became 13-10. Stanford retaliated with five goals and the Trojans only got one more in before the final whistle.

Sunday’s game, despite being the finals, was less theatrical than the semifinals that came before it. Despite a relatively high scoring game against Colorado for the Cardinal, the real highlight of the tournament was the team’s unsurpassable defense. Senior goalkeeper Allie DaCar impressed audiences as she held her ground in goal against the best teams on the West Coast. DaCar’s stick and body were everywhere as opponents’ offenses tried to net the ball in new ways to get it past her.

DaCar made a career-high 14 saves and a team-high five ground balls on Sunday. Overall saves for the weekend were at 24, with a .545 save percentage. DaCar was named Tournament MVP at the end of the weekend.

Midfielders McMahon and senior Kelly Myers were of great aid to DaCar, and were named onto the Pac-12 All-Tournament Team. Scornavacco had two ground balls, senior midfielder Maggie Nick had four ground balls and three draw controls and junior defender Julia Massaro added two ground balls and three draw controls. Overall, Stanford kept 24 ground balls to Colorado’s 23. The team also made the Buffaloes commit 13 turnovers and held them to a third of their free positions.

Buness and freshman attackers Galen Lew and Ali Baiocco each scored three times against the Buffaloes, allowing the team a 7-2 lead at the break and a continued lead throughout. Scornavacco added two, senior Dillon Schoen netted one, McMahon one and Murray two. The team managed to keep the home team at bay on both ends of the field, allowing them to cruise onto the podium and into the NCAA Championships. The selection show for the tournament will be on May 6 at 6 p.m.

 

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Women’s water polo goes across the bay for MPSF Championships https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/26/womens-water-polo-goes-across-the-bay-for-mpsf-championships/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/26/womens-water-polo-goes-across-the-bay-for-mpsf-championships/#respond Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:25:11 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1140180 Stanford women’s water polo is gearing up to take on the MPSF championships, starting with No. 20 San Jose State on Friday at 11 a.m. The game is make-it-or-break-it for the Cardinal, as they dive directly into the elimination rounds.

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Stanford women’s water polo is gearing up to take on the MPSF championships, starting with No. 20 San Jose State on Friday at 11 a.m. The game is make-it-or-break-it for the Cardinal, as they dive directly into the elimination rounds.

The Cardinal squad currently stands second with an outstanding 16-2, 3-2 MPSF record that will gives it the confidence needed to take on this challenge. If the team manages to outdo San Jose State, it will face No. 3 Cal (18-4, 4-1 MPSF), who earned a first-round bye and is hosting the tournament. The USC Trojans (21-1, 5-0 MPSF) may also prove a worthy foe of the Cardinal, and they join Cal with their own first-round bye.

Competing in the MPSF Championship is nothing new to the Cardinal, who have played in 14 championship games, five of which were won. The last MPSF Title for the team from the Farm came in 2014, and last year it was beaten by UCLA 6-3 in the finals after being tied at halftime.

Several of the most important members of the team from last year’s almost-victory will be returning to the pool this season, including sophomore driver Makenzie Fischer and senior 2-meter defender Jordan Raney.

Fischer is currently leading the team with 47 goals and has had 14 games in which she has netted multiple points. The sophomore is leading the conference in goals per game (2.61) and has scored five times in four of the last six matchups.

Raney has also contributed 12 goals in 10 games. Fellow junior driver Madison Berggren has grossed 28 goals so far and is tied with newcomer Aria Fischer.

Junior 2-meter/driver Kat Klass has also gained herself thorough recognition as one of the team’s leaders, coming in second place with 29 goals. Last year, Klass was sixth on the team with 28 goals by the end of the season, and this year she has even further bettered her standing and will be heavily relied on this weekend. Klass and Makenzie Fischer have both surpassed the triple-digit career goals.

Last Sunday afternoon saw a Cardinal dominant 9-2 win against San Jose State, with the older Fischer sister putting in five and Aria Fischer adding an additional three. The momentum of finishing up their regular season like this should be a good motivator for the Stanford team to propel forward into tournament play.

The Cardinal are 46-0 against San Jose State all-time and have beaten them twice already this season (the first time on Jan 28, 15-4).

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Julia fifth-year senior Julia Hermann has made 117 saves and is nearing the top-five in Stanford history. Hermann is currently averaging 8.24 saves-per-game with a 4.58 goals-against-average that puts her second in the conference. In 2016, Hermann was voted as the NCAA tournament’s best goalkeeper.

Stanford’s odds for the tournament are looking good, but this won’t be enough to garner a win. The team will need to put their best foot forward as they take on San Jose State at 11 a.m. on Friday.

 

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Sports events you don’t want to miss during Admit Weekend https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/26/sports-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-during-admit-weekend/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/26/sports-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-during-admit-weekend/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:38:48 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1140085 Check out The Daily's list of sporting events to attend this weekend.

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Baseball vs Cal

Where: Sunken Diamond

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday

Baseball will take on rival Cal in a three-game series as it looks to continue its eight-game victory streak. The team will be hoping to keep its place as the top seed in the Pac-12 and ameliorate further its 31-5, 12-3 Pac-12 record. The Golden Bears hold a 23-15, 9-9 Pac-12 record.

Things to look for: Cardinal head coach David Esquer was the head coach at Cal for 18 seasons and won National Coach of the Year in 2011 while serving the Golden Bears. So, this series may be a bit personal for him. Stanford has built up an outstanding pitching rotation, which will surely be showcased during the series. Junior left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic currently holds a 2.52 ERA, ranking fifth in strikeouts in the Pac-12. Junior Tristan Beck has come back this season after an injury, and is currently one of the top prospects for the MLB draft. His younger brother, Brendan Beck, is currently ranked first in the Pac-12 in ERA. Yes, you read that correctly: first. Stay for the full games to catch the bullpen and continue to be impressed.

Softball vs Cal


Where: Smith Family Stadium

When: 6:45 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday

Softball is also taking on Stanford’s biggest rival in a three-game series, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Stanford is currently 22-23, the first time it has reached more than 19 wins since 2014. The team has come a long way since previous years, and this series could be a way to really put themselves back on the map. Repeat: You won’t want to miss this one.

Things to look for: Sophomore infield Teaghan Cowles has accumulated an impressive six triples this season, putting her second in Stanford history. The Cardinal is third in the Pac-12 with 49 stolen bases and 59 attempts. Sophomore Montana Dixon is first in RBI (26) and fourth in runs (19). Head coach Jessica Allister is also new to her position and has come here all the way from Minnesota. The Cardinal has not been able to beat Cal in a series since 2013, so this could be a historic win.

Men’s Soccer vs SF Glens SC


Where: Cagan Stadium

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Stanford men’s soccer will be hosting one of a series of home games in their spring slate. The games are a fun way for the back-to-back-to-back national champs to practice a bit and prepare to win their fourth NCAA trophy. All games are free and open to the public.

Things to look for: If the fact that this team has won not one, not two, but three national championships in a row doesn’t convince you to go, then here are some additional reasons. The team just got back from England, once again undefeated. The past three years have seen a 52-7-10 record for the Cardinal, and not a single goal was scored against them in the entirety of the NCAA Tournament. Five of six seniors are or will be playing in the MLS, to give you an idea of the talent this team holds. Keep an eye out for forward Charlie Wehan.

Beach Volleyball Pac-12 Tournament


Where: Stanford Beach Volleyball Stadium

When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Farm will be hosting the Pac-12 Beach Volleyball Tournament this weekend, with Stanford slated as the No. 4 seed. The first game played by the Cardinal will be against Arizona on 1:15 p.m. on Thursday. The tournament will take place at 8 a.m. on Thursday and Friday and then start at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Things to look for: If you’re looking to spend a bit of time in the sun watching a fast-paced sport, definitely go take a look. The Pac-12 Tournament is quite competitive, with teams from all over the West Coast coming to spend some time on the Stanford campus. Stanford women’s volleyball and beach volleyball have been largely successful, and the team will likely put up a good fight. Top ranked in the tournament are UCLA and USC, both of which have beaten the Cardinal this season.

 

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Men’s gymnastics wraps up season with fourth-place NCAA finish https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/23/mens-gymnastics-wraps-up-season-with-fourth-place-ncaa-finish/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/23/mens-gymnastics-wraps-up-season-with-fourth-place-ncaa-finish/#respond Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:26:52 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1139890 Stanford men’s gymnastics had a rollercoaster of a night that ended in a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in Chicago. Senior Robert Neff notched an NCAA first place on the high bar. The team has managed to place in the top five every single year since 2006, demonstrating the consistent nature and power of the team.

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Stanford men’s gymnastics had a rollercoaster of a night that ended in a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in Chicago. Senior Robert Neff notched an NCAA first place on the high bar.

The team has managed to place in the top five every single year since 2006, a clear example of the members’ consistent nature and power.

Stanford posted a 408.725 overall score, bested by favorited Oklahoma (414.858), Minnesota (411.923) and Illinois (411.689). After the Cardinal, Nebraska (403.589) came in fifth and Penn State (401.991) in sixth.

On Friday, the Cardinal captured the semifinal, going into the Saturday finals with strong momentum.

On Saturday, the team managed to maintain the lead through the first three rotations, falling in the fourth event, floor.

First up was the vault rotation, opened by junior all-around Gareth Weiss. Weiss’ 14.133 was a good start, followed by freshman Bryan Perla, Neff, sophomore Connor Lewis (with a 14.500) and sophomore Bailey Perez. The team finished with a 69.999, starting off with a lead.

Next up were the parallel bars, where Stanford managed to maintain its lead with a 69.432 team score. Freshman Blake Sun held his own with a 14.400 tie for fifth, and junior Grant Breckenridge made a solid contribution with a 14.100 finish.

The Cardinal’s best performance came on the high bar, due to Neff’s 14.766 along with a second-place 14.500 by Breckenridge. The stakes were looking good for the team at this point, halfway done with the night and still ahead of the toughest competitors in the nation.

Unfortunately for the team, this hope deteriorated with the floor event as the team earned the lowest overall score of the night (67.297). This less-than-average performance might have been able to slide in the normal season, but in the NCAA Finals even the smallest mistake is a big advantage to fierce competitors.

The team was not able to regain an advantage in the pommel horse and the rings, despite continued strong performances.

First in the all-around was Oklahma’s Yul Moldauer, who ended Saturday with a 87.292, leaving all of his opponents in the dust.

Neff placed sixth in the all-around with an 82.032 score, marking his last performance with Stanford an impressive one. This was the four-time All-American’s second time as NCAA Champion on the high bar.

Other seniors that finished their college careers were Jacob Barrus, Drew Burton and Ryan Sheppard.

 

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Senior day success for women’s lacrosse https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/17/senior-day-success-for-womens-lacrosse/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/17/senior-day-success-for-womens-lacrosse/#respond Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:24:50 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1139519 This weekend was one full of both sweetness and sadness as the women’s lacrosse team honored its veterans in a win against Oregon on Senior Day. The No. 12 Cardinal team came out strong with a 17-9 victory at home, led by none other than the seniors.

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This weekend was full of both sweetness and sadness as the women’s lacrosse team honored its veterans in a win against Oregon on Senior Day. The No. 12 Cardinal team came out strong with a 17-9 victory at home, led by none other than the seniors.

The match was the squad’s second-to-last before they begin Pac-12 Tournament play. This is the first time that women’s lacrosse has gotten a Pac-12 Tournament, and the team has been working hard to be top-seeded in order to head into the tournament with an edge. Stanford (12-4, 7-2 Pac-12) will be the second-seeded team in the tournament, allowing it to get one of the two first round byes. The first-seeded team is Colorado (11-4, 8-1).

Nine seniors started the game as a way to thank and celebrate them on Sunday at Stanford Stadium: defender Cameron Park, midfielder Kelly Myers, midfielder Maggie Nick, attacker Sydney Shaw, defender Madison O’Leary, midfielder Sandy Smith, goalkeeper Allie DaCar, midfielder Dillon Schoen and graduate student attacker Kelsey Murray.

Still, the players did not allow themselves to get choked up by emotions and went into the game with an intent to win for the seniors and for all those who will play next year as well. Murray made headlines when she became the player with the most points in Cardinal history, scoring six goals to officially notch more than 300 career points. Murray won herself six assists to top off her excellent play. A hat-trick’s worth of her total goals were scored in the first 10 minutes of play, the first two being 31 seconds apart.

Schoen contributed three goals to the day, while sophomore midfielder Mikaela Watson and freshman attacker Ali Baiocco each scored twice.

Another Murray goal and one of Schoen’s closed the deal at the half with a decisive 10-4 lead, and the two seniors scored again at the beginning of the next half. The opposing team managed to close the lead to 14-6 with less than 20 minutes to spare, but the Cardinal made sure to get the lead back up to 16-6 with 13 minutes left. Junior Monika Sivilli gave the last hoorah with a goal that secured the Cardinal second seed for Pac-12.

But the attacking end was not the only exceptional component of Senior Day. DaCar managed to keep Oregon from scoring for over 16 minutes, giving her teammates on the other side of the field the room to build a solid lead. Freshman goalkeeper Trudie Grattan got some action too, making two saves in six minutes.

O’Leary caused a turnover, won a draw control and had a ground ball and Nick had two ground balls and two draw controls. Junior midfielder Areta Buness got two ground balls, two turnovers and won seven draw controls.

Stanford is set to play Cal on Friday at 7 p.m. at Berkeley.

 

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Women’s water polo destroys the Devils https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/17/womens-water-polo-destroys-the-devils/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/17/womens-water-polo-destroys-the-devils/#respond Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:22:29 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1139512 The blazing Arizona sun was mostly covered on Sunday afternoon as No. 1 Stanford Cardinal women’s water polo took on No. 6 Arizona State in Tempe. The clouds must have been a lucky charm for the Stanford squad, who managed to outdo their opponents in a whopping 10-4 victory.

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The blazing Arizona sun was mostly covered on Sunday afternoon as No. 1 Stanford Cardinal women’s water polo took on No. 6 Arizona State in Tempe. The clouds must have been a lucky charm for the Stanford squad, who managed to outdo their opponents in a whopping 10-4 victory.

The win was an especially sweet celebration for the seniors honored before the game: 2-meter defender Jordan Raney, driver and 2-meter Shannon Cleary, 2-meter Katie Dudley and fifth-year goalkeeper Julia Hermann.

Olympian sophomore Makenzie Fischer continued her streak of excellence with five goals during the match. Last year, Fischer was second in goals scored by the end of the season, and she currently leads the team with 42 goals. In second is junior driver Kat Klass with 29.

Sunday’s match also saw two goals from both freshman 2-meter Aria Fischer and junior driver Madison Berggren and one goal from Raney.

The first half of the match saw a good fight being put up by both teams, ending 4-2 in favor of the Cardinal. The Sun Devils have had a good season, and this was their last match to practice before the MPSF Tournament.

Still, the away team managed to get its bearings in the third quarter when Fischer scored on a walk-in in the sixth minute. Almost exactly a minute later, another one was put into the back of the net from the left by Aria Fischer on an assist from her older sister. A back-to-back-to-back play was achieved by Berggren when she scored off the right, putting the Cardinal up 7-2.

The momentum built and did not dissipate in the fourth quarter, as the Stanford team continued to push, getting three more goals.

Hermann notched seven saves against the Sun Devils’ tough offensive end.

Stanford’s last regular season game will be held next Sunday against San Jose State. Then, the team will go on to the MPSF Tournament.

 

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Stanford men’s volleyball beaten by the Bruins on the road https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/05/stanford-mens-volleyball-beaten-by-the-bruins-on-the-road/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/05/stanford-mens-volleyball-beaten-by-the-bruins-on-the-road/#respond Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:04:11 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1138844 Pauley Pavilion echoed with the sound of a crowd gathering on Thursday evening as the Stanford Cardinal men’s volleyball team took on No. 5 UCLA in Los Angeles. The Cardinal lost for the second time this season to UCLA in four sets (15-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-25).

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Pauley Pavilion echoed with the sound of a crowd gathering on Thursday evening as the Stanford Cardinal men’s volleyball team took on No. 5 UCLA in Los Angeles. The Cardinal lost for the second time this season to UCLA in four sets (15-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-25).

The Cardinal came into the game on a high off of back-to-back wins against 13th ranked Grand Canyon and No. 14 Concordia last weekend. They needed to use this momentum to take on of their toughest opponents yet.

A bit more than a month ago, the Stanford squad took on the Bruins at home, losing one set to three.

The Cardinal started off the match strong, with UCLA keeping a slight, but constant lead. In the first set, junior outside hitter Jordan Ewert made an impressive block for a kill that narrowed the lead to 9-6. The lead quickly widened again to 12-7 in favor of the Bruins. Freshman opposite Jaylen Jasper then made another kill — his fourth — to narrow the lead from 9-16 to 10-16. Ewert also notched four kills in the set. Despite Stanford’s best efforts, the home mean managed to win the first set 25-15. The Cardinal hit .409 in the first set.

The second set started off with strong again for the Cardinal, who quickly tied the game 4-4 off of a ace by freshman Kyler Presho. The Bruins then managed to regain a 12-8 lead, catalyzing a timeout called by the Cardinal. A block by Jasper got the ball rolling again, tying it up 14-14 and a kill by fifth-year senior Kevin Rakestraw gave the team a one-point advantage. A couple more kills and a beautiful spike by sophomore setter Paul Bischoff put Stanford at 18-16, allowing the team to run ahead with a set won 25-20.

The third set ultimately went to UCLA 25-22, but the Cardinal put up quite a fight. A block by Rakestraw and kills by Ewer and Bischoff were only a couple of the highlights of the set. Unfortunately for the away team, the fourth set followed suit, with the Cardinal somewhat falling off the rails and leaving UCLA enough space to win an easy 25-15 final set.

Jasper led the team with 14 kills, 34 attacks and a .176 clip. Ewert followed with eight kills, 25 total attacks and a .040 hitting percentage. Rakestraw and Presho also contributed eight and six kills, respectively. Overall, the Cardinal had 106 attacks, 44 kills, 22 errors and a .208 clip, along with 30 digs. On the other hand, the Bruins notched a much higher .412 hitting percentage with 97 attacks, 50 kills but only 10 errors. The Bruins were led by Daenan Gyimah with 15 kills and a .636 attack percentage and Christia Hessenauer’s 14 kills, .383 attack percentage.

Next up is the season’s final match against Pepperdine in Malibu on Saturday.

 

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Stanford men’s volleyball is gearing up to take on No. 5 UCLA on Thursday in Los Angeles. UCLA has had a very productive season and will prove a tough foe as Stanford looks to close out its season (this being the team’s second-to-last game) on a high note.

UCLA (20-6, 7-3 MPSF), also set to host the NCAA Championships in May, is having their senior night on Thursday, honoring seniors Oliver Martin, Eric Matheis, JT Hatch, Jake Arnitz and Christian Hessenauer.

The Bruins come to the match in an advantageous position. Not only are they tied for second in the MPSF, but they currently rank third nationally in kills (13.22), third in hitting percentage (.352) and fourth in aces (1.81).

The Cardinal will feature some strong players, despite having a below average season. Junior setter Russell Dervay ranks 22nd in assists per game (9.16). Freshman Jaylen Jasper comes in ninth nationally in attacks per set (8.39), 13th in points per set and sixth in kills per set. Senior Evan Enriques is 25th in digs per set.

The Cardinal will have to show the depth of their team in the hopes of beating top-ranked UCLA. The game will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday and will be streamed on Pac-12 Networks.

 

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Stanford track and field opens outdoor season https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/02/stanford-track-and-field-opens-outdoor-season/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/04/02/stanford-track-and-field-opens-outdoor-season/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2018 08:00:44 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1138549 Stanford hosted its 43rd Stanford Invitational on Friday and Saturday, earning itself a number of impressive wins both days at Cobb Track and Angell Field.

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Stanford hosted its 43rd Stanford Invitational on Friday and Saturday, earning itself a number of impressive wins both days at Cobb Track and Angell Field.

Fifth-year senior Valarie Allman, the 12th best thrower in American history and a legend for the Cardinal team, managed her second-best career discus throw of 199-0 (60.65 meters) on Saturday. After a year of redshirting, Allman is impressing the collegiate world by setting new records and goals for herself. This was the first time she was throwing for Stanford after the NCAA Championships in 2016, which was then followed by her redshirt year.

Sophomore Jaimi Salone proved the strength of the women’s discus section of the team with a 163-5 (49.82 meter) throw, hitting a personal best.

Senior Lena Giger notched an outdoor personal record with a 57-9 ½ (17.61 meters) shot put. Her performance places her second in Stanford shot put history. Giger comes into the outdoor season after a sixth-place at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Senior Tristen Newman has officially joined the ranks, now holding third place in Cardinal history with his 60-9 ¼ (18.52 meter) outdoor shot put.

Women’s javelin thrower, junior Mackenzie Little, outdid record-holder Alyssa Olin. The thrower from North Dakota State was first in the country before Little managed a 182-8 (55.67 meter) throw that put her in first. Little has won the past two Pac-12 Championships.

The 4×100 team, composed of senior Michaela Crunkleton Wilson, freshman Ashlan Best, junior Hannah Labrie-Smith and senior Gaby Gayles, won with a time of 45.89. The men’s team also won, running 41.02. The four runners were senior Isaiah Brandt-Sims, freshman Gabriel Navarro, senior Terrence Alexander and sophomore Julian Brody. Brandt-Sims also placed third in the 200.

The women’s 4×400 was also successful (3:35.96), run by Gayles, senior Olivia Baker, Best and junior Missy Mongiovi. The ‘B’ team, made up of Wilson, Labrie-Smith, senior Amber Lewis and freshman Carolyn Wilson, also managed to dominate after a seemingly impossible deficit made up by anchor Carolyn Wilson.

The men’s 4×400 (Brody, junior Lucas Ege, junior Isaac Westlund, and Navarro) also won with a time of 3:12.45. The ‘B’ squad featured seniors Harrison Williams, Christian White, Colin Dolese and Daniel Brady.

Aria Small, a freshman competing in the women’s triple jump, won the collegiate section with a career-best of 40-10 ½ (12.46 meters).

On Friday, graduate student Jaak Uudmae and senior Daryth Gayles won their respective long jumps. Junior Kaitlyn Merritt notched second and sophomore Erika Malaspina third in women’s pole vault.

The meet was packed tight with stars of both the collegiate and the international spheres. 2016 Olympic gold medalist Brianna Rollins-McNeal broke the meet record and notched the world record this year for 100 meter hurdles with a 12.62 time.

Dalilah Muhammad, gold medalist in 2016 for the 400 hurdles, also won in her event. Stanford’s Olivia Baker came in second.

Overall, the meet proved a stunning success for Cardinal athletes, who managed to net a series of personal bests along with victories. As the unofficial opening to the outdoor season, the weekend leaves a sense of hope and positivity as the team looks to take the momentum into following competitions. Up next is an away meet at rival Cal on Saturday.

 

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Price finishes at Maples with a perfect 10 https://stanforddaily.com/2018/03/12/price-finishes-at-maples-with-a-perfect-10/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/03/12/price-finishes-at-maples-with-a-perfect-10/#respond Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:01:01 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1138172 The crowd roared as the scoreboard lit up with the name Elizabeth Price followed by the score that every gymnast strives for throughout their whole career: a perfect 10.00.

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The crowd roared as the scoreboard lit up with the name Elizabeth Price followed by the score that every gymnast strives for throughout their whole career: a perfect 10.00.

Price and the rest of the No. 27 Stanford women’s gymnastics squad wrapped up their home season against No. 3 UCLA on Sunday afternoon. The competition was senior Price’s last in Maples Pavilion, a conclusion to a impressive career that included – with today – three perfect 10s. The other two 10s came on the uneven bar and floor, and today’s too was on the floor event.

Price has had an extensive career during her time with the Cardinal. She was an NCAA champion on vault in 2015, the Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year in 2015 and 2016, a two-time Pac-12 title-winner on bars in 2015 and 2016 and an essential part of the Stanford team all four years.

“So I was definitely nervous coming in [today] because it was my final meet and I wanted to make a big statement,” Price said. “But also I wanted to soak in every moment because it was my last competition, so I was trying to go in regardless of whether I hit my routine.”

The meet ended in a loss for Stanford (197.800-196.650) but the team was so hyped up on their performance and Price’s conclusion to the home season that it didn’t seem to matter. Even the UCLA team was chanting “10! 10! 10!” as Price finished her routine. Not surprisingly, just about everyone went wild when the score came up.

“It was really awesome,” Price said, smiling. “I was really hoping I got a 10! Warm-ups, my landings weren’t super good as I’d like them to be in warm-ups so I was a little nervous. But my routine went really well. Finishing with a perfect 10, I mean, it’s my last routine I’ll ever compete in Maples, so it’s literally as good as it gets.”

The home team managed to keep up with one of the top programs in the nation, and the Bruins barely bested the Cardinal in every event.

The vault event finished with team scores of 49.375 for the Bruins to the Cardinal’s 49.150. Price took the title in the event with an almost-perfect 9.975, followed by UCLA’s sophomore Kyla Ross with a 9.900. Stanford freshman all-around Lauren Navarro came in fifth, boasting a 9.825.

The uneven bars event was also a close matchup, ending in UCLA’s favor (49.250-48.675). Two UCLA gymnasts – Ross and fifth-year senior Christine “Peng-Peng” Lee – notched perfect 10s, leaving Price in second with a 9.950 and Stanford freshman Kyla Bryant in fourth with 9.875.

Lee managed another perfect 10 on the beam event, and two teammates — junior Katelyn Ohashi (9.975) and sophomore Grace Glenn (9.925) — joined her in second and third, respectively. These performances helped boost an overall score of 49.575 for the Bruins in the event, allowing them to barely pass by the Cardinal’s 49.375. Price once again gave a brilliant performance, ending up tied for fourth with Bryant with a 9.900. Sophomore all-around Kaylee Cole finished in fifth (9.875).

Last, but certainly not least, came the floor event, starting with Cole and ending with Price’s last ever performance in Maples Pavilion. Both teams executed well in the event: Bryant got a 9.900, Ohashi earned a 9.950 and Stanford freshman Rachael Flam earned a 9.850.

At the end of the afternoon, seniors from both teams were given flowers, but special attention was paid to Price, as Stanford’s only senior and one of the best gymnasts to ever compete at home in Maples. The team, along with Price’s family, wore matching white shirts that featured a picture of Price on the front. They all stormed the floor as Price was awarded her bouquet, and tears flowed as they accompanied Price in saying goodbye to Maples.

“I don’t think I could be more proud of how I did today, and looking back on my gymnastics career especially because I had my career high in all-around in this meet,” Price said.

 

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San Jose sees some tennis and some dancing in Roger Federer’s charity event https://stanforddaily.com/2018/03/07/san-jose-sees-some-tennis-and-some-dancing-in-roger-federers-charity-event/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/03/07/san-jose-sees-some-tennis-and-some-dancing-in-roger-federers-charity-event/#respond Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:26:48 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1137917 SAN JOSE - Every time a song interlude plays between points, Jack Sock -- currently ranked 10th in the world in men’s singles -- dances -- running man accompanies Gangnam Style (I guess he didn’t remember the original dance) and he smirks as he signals for Federer to phone him while Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” comes on. On the other side of the court, Federer laughs as he awkwardly tries out a couple of his own dance moves.

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SAN JOSE – Every time a song interlude plays between points, Jack Sock — currently ranked 10th in the world in men’s singles — dances — running man accompanies “Gangnam Style” (I guess he didn’t remember the original dance) and he smirks as he signals for Federer to phone him while Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” comes on. On the other side of the court, Federer laughs as he awkwardly tries out a couple of his own dance moves.

Yes, Monday night’s Match for Africa, a charity event made to raise money for the Roger Federer Foundation, was definitely not at the level of play of the Grand Slams we see on television. Federer’s intensity did not match that recently seen at the Australian Open, and I’m sure that Jack Sock usually doesn’t try and twerk during his regular matches.

“I don’t see it so much as practice, to be honest…I’m definitely putting my body at risk to some extent, but it doesn’t matter. It’s for a good cause,” Federer said. “This is about lighting it up for the crowd and making them leave the arena really happy.”

At the end of the night, Federer and the announcers were proud to declare that they had raised $2.5 million from the event. The proceeds are going to be donated to Federer’s foundation, which is aimed at improving childhood education programs in Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.

The event was fun, lighthearted and hilarious. The players had fun and the audience applauded, especially if Federer did just about anything.

The night started out with some entertainment. It might not have been the Super Bowl halftime show, but it was nice to see smaller groups (including some drum lines and a pop violinist) perform.

Then, the matches started. The starting line up (yes, wrong terminology, I know) was a doubles match, with Federer and Bill Gates on one side and Sock and Savannah Guthrie on the other. Guthrie is a news anchor at the NBC’s Today Show and Bill Gates is, well, Bill Gates.

Gates and Federer played together in last year’s Match for Africa 4 in Seattle, and seemed to know each other pretty well on and off the court. Federer has stated many times that he looks up to Gates, who continues to be one the world’s leading philanthropists.

Their strategy on the court was simple: “He knows numbers very well. He never makes mistakes on the scores,” Federer said, laughing. “I’ll do the running and Bill does the thinking.”

Gates added: “I think I’m good at picking partners.”

In actuality, Gates is not too shabby at tennis. His straight and low serve went like a laser pointer, putting the other team in difficulty a couple times. And he even contributed a couple volleys here and there.

The other side of the court, though, did not put up much of a fight. Guthrie, who seemed to be doing decently during warmups before the match, spent the first couple point simply missing the ball. And when I say missing, I mean it; her racket did not touch the tennis ball for the first couple minutes of gameplay. Apparently, Guthrie is an unabashed Federer enthusiast and the pressure of looking into those big brown eyes simply got to her. Can you blame her?

Still, the crowd went wild when the news anchor scored her first point, and went even wilder when the No. 1 men’s tennis player in the world played practically an entire point at the net on his knees. We all laughed (even in the press box) when Guthrie begged Federer to stop sending the ball her way.

The doubles match ended 6-3 in favor of reigning champions Gates and Federer, and on to the singles match the night went.

Sock, a good ol’ burly midwestern boy who grew up in Nebraska and Kansas, walked into the arena for the second time to the Indiana Jones theme song, wearing a San Jose Sharks jersey. A true American hero, if you may.

Federer played along, walking in with flashing green lights and the Darth Vader theme playing menacingly in the background. The crowd laughed and cheered — both players had won their hearts. 

The ensuing match was not supremely intense, but both players gave enough effort to make it fun. Sock especially put up a good fight, breaking Federer in the first game and then holding serve in the second. Sock has never won a set against Roger (as he is often affectionately called by fans) and the skid marks from Sock’s shoes around the baseline suggested that he might have been trying to change this trend.

But, as the night progressed, both players became less serious. Sock even let a ball girl play two points for him and she was pretty good. Maybe they should have had her play in Guthrie’s place. He also used his long legs to climb over the net at a certain point to chase Federer around his side of the court. 

Ultimately, the singles match ended 7-6 (9), 6-4 as Federer kept up his unbeaten record against the American superstar.

“I take a lot of pride that I can have an influence on all the children’s lives,” Federer stated. “I grew up in a city of 250,000 people and here I’m supporting way more than the city I grew up in. So it’s a little bit surreal that I’m in this privileged position. I feel like it’s important to do what I’m doing.”

“It’s not only about winning and losing and ATP points. It’s mostly about the other things in life, family and values and all these things,” he added.

Federer and Sock are both heading down to Southern California to play in the Indian Wells tournament. The tournament there holds just a bit more pressure than Monday night’s matches: Federer will be fighting to keep his No. 1 spot. Hopefully the momentum from all the good they did will bring good karma and some wins.

 

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Stanford men’s volleyball drops to BYU in five set match https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/27/stanford-mens-volleyball-drops-to-byu-in-five-set-match/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/27/stanford-mens-volleyball-drops-to-byu-in-five-set-match/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:51:19 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1137450 Stanford men’s volleyball (3-13, 1-4 MPSF) came out strong, winning the first two sets on Saturday against BYU, to then fall in the last three and be defeated by the No. 6 team in the nation.

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Stanford men’s volleyball (3-13, 1-4 MPSF) came out strong, winning the first two sets on Saturday against BYU, to then fall in the last three and be defeated by the No. 6 team in the nation.

The Cardinal faced an extremely tough opponent last Saturday night on the road at Smith Fieldhouse. The team had already lost 1-3 against BYU on the previous Wednesday, so the matchup was harder than ever. Still, the Cardinal went out there with grits and momentum, hoping to overcome one of the highest-ranked teams they’ve played all season. The first set started out in favor of BYU, who quickly took a 12-8 lead, hitting .500 to the Cardinal’s .143. The team managed to keep up with the Cougars, trailing 15-13 and then taking a 17-16 lead with kills by sophomore outside hitter Eric Beatty and freshman outside hitter JP Reilly. Soon, the teams were battling it out with a 23-23 tie; fifth-year senior middle blocker Kevin Rakestraw was able to get the last kill in, winning the set 25-23 for the Cardinal. The first set saw a .387 attack percentage for Stanford.

Stanford started out hot again in the second set, riding on the momentum and quickly gaining a 19-9 lead. The Cougars retaliated with a run of their own, and the lead was cut to 23-20. But the Cardinal held tight, finishing the second set 25-20 with a .350 clip.

BYU was able to get its team back in order, taking the next three sets 25-14, 25-20, 15-12. The third set saw the Cougars render a formerly strong Cardinal incapable of getting far, starting with an 11-4 lead for the home team and ending with a .400 clip for BYU and a -.074 clip for Stanford.

The away team put up a bigger fight in the last two sets, keeping the BYU lead to a minimum, but not managing to get the victory.

Freshman opposite Jaylen Jasper led the Cardinal team with 18 kills and 12 digs, followed by Beatty with 14 kills and four digs and Rakestraw with seven kills. Jasper and Beatty are ranked 22 and 60 in the NCAA, respectively, in attacks per set and 19 and 49, respectively, in kills per set. Rakestraw is ranked 14 in hitting percentage, sporting a .388 clip.

Freshman middle blocker Kyler Presho earned eight kills and two blocks, and Reilly contributed six kills, two digs and two aces.

Junior setter Russell Dervay notched 44 assists and 10 digs, getting his first ever double-double. Dervay currently stands at number 16 in the nation in assists per set. Senior libero Evan Enriques, ranked 22 in the NCAA for digs per set, recorded 11 in Saturday’s match.

The Cardinal’s next match will be against No. 2 UCLA on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Maples Pavilion.

 

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Stanford women’s gymnastics barely bested by Huskies https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/27/stanford-womens-gymnastics-barely-bested-by-the-huskies/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/27/stanford-womens-gymnastics-barely-bested-by-the-huskies/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:09:02 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1137390 Stanford women’s gymnastics was unable to defeat Washington on Saturday, wrapping up the night with 196.475-195.450 all-around scores at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion. No. 22 Stanford put up an outstanding fight with multiple gymnasts earning titles in their events, but the No. 10 Huskies were able to come out on top regardless. Senior all-around Cardinal […]

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Stanford women’s gymnastics was unable to defeat Washington on Saturday, wrapping up the night with 196.475-195.450 all-around scores at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

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Freshman all-around Kyla Bryant had two shared first-place titles on Saturday evening in Washington. The newcomer has already contributed greatly to the team, representing a class of six freshmen to enter the Stanford women’s gymnastics arena. (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/Stanford Athletics)

No. 22 Stanford put up an outstanding fight with multiple gymnasts earning titles in their events, but the No. 10 Huskies were able to come out on top regardless.

Senior all-around Cardinal competitor Elizabeth Price managed to notch her fifth all-around title of this season with a score of 39.425. Price got second place on the vault event with a 9.900, tied for first with teammate, freshman Kyla Bryant, on the uneven bars (9.900). She also earned fourth on the beam with a 9.825 and finished off floor with a 9.800.

Price was not the only one that outdid herself. Bryant contributed a tie for first on uneven bars, a tie for first on floor (9.875), a 9.825 on vault and a lesser but still impressive 9.625 on the beam. Her strong finish on all four events won her the third place all around with a 39.225.

Freshman all-around Rachael Flam also added a title with a career-high 9.925 score in the vault event. Flam was the third and final all-around gymnast for the Cardinal, finishing off with a 37.825.

The Cardinal took two of the four events during the night: An overall season-high 49.225 in vault outdid Washington’s 48.900, and the 49.125 posted in floor barely overcame the home team’s 49.100.

Although the Cardinal was unable to take the win on Saturday night, the performances of the gymnasts, who hail from all four classes, demonstrated the depth of the team. Freshmen such as Bryant and Flam were good examples of an up-and-coming freshman class that has much to show to the world. On Saturday, other freshmen such as Taylor Lawson and Lauren Navarro also came out strong. Since six of the 13 Stanford gymnasts this year are freshmen, it’s important for them to convey their important role on the team.

Sophomore Kaylee Cole also put up a solid performance, notching 9.800’s in vault, floor and beam, starting for the Cardinal in all three events. Juniors Hailee and Nicole Hoffman also made their dent, as always. Price, as the only senior on the team, definitely was able to hold her ground as a one-woman show.

This is the Cardinal’s third loss in a row, but all three have been extremely tight, showing much potential wins ahead for the team. They take on Georgia, Nebraska and Illinois on Friday at the Elevate the Stage Meet in Augusta, Georgia. The competition will begin at 4:45 p.m. and live scores will be kept on GoStanford.com.

 

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Women’s lacrosse downed by No. 2 Stony Brook https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/20/womens-lacrosse-downed-by-no-2-stony-brook/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/20/womens-lacrosse-downed-by-no-2-stony-brook/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:07:24 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1137075 Stanford No. 24 women’s lacrosse (0-2) was defeated by No. 2 Stony Brook (2-0) on Monday evening. The Cardinal fell 15-9, although they put up a tough fight against one of the nation’s top teams. Cagan Stadium was full of excited fans as the team hosted its home opener after a season opener on the road against Denver.

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Stanford No. 24 women’s lacrosse (0-2) was defeated by No. 2 Stony Brook (2-0) on Monday evening. The Cardinal fell 15-9, although they put up a tough fight against one of the nation’s top teams.

Cagan Stadium was full of excited fans as the team hosted its home opener after a season opener on the road against Denver.

The game opened up in a bumpy fashion for the Cardinal, who were unable to keep up with the offensive prowess of the Seawolves.

The first 10 minutes saw a head-to-head battle as freshman attacker Ali Baiocco scored within two minutes of playing time, a promising start that was then followed by three straight goals for the Seawolves. Senior midfielder Maggie Nick was able to net another one for the Cardinal, leaving Stony Brook with a 3-2 lead. Soon thereafter, in a span of about 15 minutes, the Seawolves took control of the game with a 7-0 goal run. Sophomore Daniella McMahon was able to bury one in just before whistle, ending the first half 10-3. The home team had a hard time scoring on junior Seawolves goalie Anna Tesoriero, who made a total of eight saves during the match.

After the half, Baiocco managed to notch two more, but the Seawolves were also able to score three times, keeping a 13-5 lead. Stanford at this point started to gain momentum, retaliating with three goals – one by junior midfielder Areta Buness and two by senior midfielder and captain Dillon Schoen.

Stony Brook’s offense was led by senior attacker Kylie Ohlmiller, who managed to bury six in and to assist one. Ohlmiller now stands at 349 career points, meaning that she needs just 99 more to break the NCAA all-time career record. She is also 45 away from breaking the NCAA all-time career record in assists.

Sophomore Seawolves attacker Taryn Ohlmiller followed in her older sister’s footsteps and managed to put in three goals during the match, and fifth-year senior Seawolves attacker Courtney Murphy also added three. Murphy needs 37 goals to break the NCAA all-time career record. Senior Seawolves attacker Samantha Disalvo, sophomore Seawolves midfielder Ally Kennedy and junior Seawolves defensive midfielder Mackenzie Burns each contributed a goal to the team’s victory.

The two teams tied with 13 draw controls, but Stony Brook managed to have an advantage with 21-20 ground balls, 31-26 shots and 17-12 turnovers won.

Stanford will take on Harvard next at Cagan Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.

 

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Men’s volleyball bested twice on the road https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/12/mens-volleyball-bested-twice-on-the-road/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/12/mens-volleyball-bested-twice-on-the-road/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:59:06 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1136673 Stanford men’s volleyball had a tough end of the week on the road, losing to No. 14 USC (4-7, 1-0 MPSF) on Thursday night and then to No. 12 CSUN (7-4) on Saturday. Both teams haven’t had the most stable seasons, with the Cardinal having a four-game losing streak before a win against UC San […]

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Stanford men’s volleyball had a tough end of the week on the road, losing to No. 14 USC (4-7, 1-0 MPSF) on Thursday night and then to No. 12 CSUN (7-4) on Saturday.

Both teams haven’t had the most stable seasons, with the Cardinal having a four-game losing streak before a win against UC San Diego last week and the Trojans facing a seven-game losing streak ended by their win on Thursday.

The Cardinal had a good night on Thursday but just couldn’t keep up with the Trojans’ offensive plays and steadfast defense. The team did put up a good fight, ultimately losing in the fifth set (25-20, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25, 15-10). Stanford held a .350 attack percentage – their best this season – while holding USC at a .396 attack rate.

Four Stanford players posted double-digit kills, but it simply wasn’t enough to come away with the win. Fifth-year senior middle blocker Kevin Rakestraw held a .516 hitting rate and registered a season-best 18 kills. Eric Beatty, sophomore outside hitter, and Jaylen Jasper, freshman opposite, both got themselves 14 kills. Freshman middle blocker Kyler Presho completed the double-digit kill squad with 12.

Junior setter Russell Dervay and senior libero Evan Enriques continued to prove their depth through a career-high 49 assists, six digs and a solo block, and an ace, six kills and six digs, respectively.

The Cardinal also managed to get themselves 7 aces, led by Jasper, who also managed a career-high 12 digs.

The Trojan defense was able to halt the strong Stanford attacking end, holding the Cardinal 7 to 5.5 blocks. Their offense was led by senior outside hitter Jack Wyett, who came away with 22 kills, junior outside hitter Ryan Moss with 18 kills and 10 digs.

On Saturday evening, the Cardinal lost to the CSUN Matadors. This was the Cardinal’s second loss this season to the Matadors, the first being on Jan. 17 at Stanford.

The CSUN offense prevailed, holding a .256 clip while the Cardinal was kept at a .188 rate. Jasper once again came through for Stanford with 13 kills and a .222 hitting percentage, Beatty contributed eight kills and three digs and Presho continued his high performance with seven kills and two blocks. Dervay too continued in his momentum, earning 29 assists and a career-high three blocks, while senior libero Jake Stuebner added four digs and an assist.

Enriques notched a team-best eight digs and a career-best three aces. Rakestraw, on the other hand, did not have his best night, managing a .143 hitting, six kills and three blocks.

The CSUN offense was led by senior opposite Arvis Greene’s 16 kills. Senior middle blocker Josiah Byers supplemented eight blocks, three of which were solo. Junior libero Emmett Enriques, the Cardinal player’s younger brother, bested his older brother with 10 digs.

Stanford will take on Concordia on Thursday and Grand Canyon on Saturday to finish up its seven-game road trip.

 

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Jenna Gray: The story of a multisport athlete https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/06/jenna-gray-the-story-of-a-multisport-athlete/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:13:40 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?post_type=tsd_magazine_post&p=1136237 Jenna Gray walks into her interview with her hair in a tight bun and her workout gear on, a big bottle of water in her hand. She’s wearing a red shirt that says “Stanford Women’s Volleyball” in block letters. Had Gray come in on another afternoon, her shirt might have said “Stanford Track and Field,” […]

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Jenna Gray walks into her interview with her hair in a tight bun and her workout gear on, a big bottle of water in her hand. She’s wearing a red shirt that says “Stanford Women’s Volleyball” in block letters.

Had Gray come in on another afternoon, her shirt might have said “Stanford Track and Field,” or – had it been last school year – “Stanford Beach Volleyball.”

There are other athletes in the school who compete in two varsity sports that are quite similar, may it be track and field and cross country or volleyball and beach volleyball. But very few compete in two sports that are completely unrelated.

Gray is one of a select few athletes that participate in more than one sport. Last year, as a freshman, Jenna took on the extensive task of playing three sports, two of which had partially overlapping seasons. The additional sport was beach volleyball.

This year, as a sophomore, she is playing two: volleyball and track and field, where she throws the javelin. Her choice to drop beach came this year because she feared that it was too much time committed solely to playing sports.

“School-wise, last year wasn’t too difficult because I took a lighter load in the spring because I knew that I was going to be busy, but this year is the HumBio core which requires you to take 10 units already, and then I have my language, which is five units of sign language, so that’s an automatic 15 units built in,” she explained. “So this year that was kind of my decision in not doing beach this year, because obviously school comes first, so that’s been a big factor in choosing to do just track and volleyball, because it’s been a lot heavier this year.”

Gray loves having the opportunity to play multiple sports, and she has learned a lot from each one. The sophomore in college played volleyball all four years of high school, captaining her team junior and senior year. Her school team was extremely successful: It won the Kansas state championships three times (2012, 2013, 2015) and got second place in 2014. Gray as a player also won recognition as an Under Armour All-American, a Max Prep All-American, a PrepVolleyball All-American and more.

This extensive resume got Gray recruited to play volleyball on the Farm. Her freshman year with the indoor team led to personal and team honors. The team itself won the NCAA Championships, while Gray was selected into the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team. The freshman setter played in all 34 matches and started 20 of those matches.

What Gray has learned most from playing indoor volleyball is “the complexity of all the moving parts and getting to direct a lot of different things, and the strategy is a lot different in that I get to run my own offense and go to different people.”

She says that it remains her favorite due to its emphasis on teamwork. Pick-ups in times of need or the excitement of winning, Grey thinks, are better done with a larger team.

Gray’s career with the javelin was a bit different. Once done with her volleyball season during her junior year of high school, Gray began looking for another sport to do that would fill the gap between volleyball seasons without taking up too much time. Both her cousin and one of her best friends threw the javelin, and they convinced her to try it out, saying it was “’super social, you practice for like 45 minutes a day, it’s going to be so laid back.’”

Gray ended up trying it out and going on to win the state championships that same year. She decided javelin was something she enjoyed and continued to throw in her senior year. Throwing at Stanford was not necessarily planned out, since Gray had already been recruited for the volleyball team.

When asked whether she considers herself a recruit for the javelin throw, she responded that she always calls herself a track “walk-on.”

“I don’t know how I got in contact, either the track coaches saw my throws or my high school track coaches contacted them saying ‘Have you seen her throws? She’s already going to Stanford, you don’t have to work on the admissions process.’ But, then we got our new coach and I asked if I could do track and he said he didn’t care. So then I started practicing the next week.”

Track for Gray is a completely different experience than the loud, boisterous team sport that is indoor volleyball: “I’d say the biggest thing with track is that I’ve always done team sports, and so when you win or do well it’s just yourself, so that is the one thing that has been the biggest change for me.”

But track has also taught her things that volleyball has not.

“In track I would say the biggest thing is that it’s the same thing over and over again, so I learned a lot about smaller movements and how to use my body; that was the biggest thing. It’s like, it requires a lot of focus. You only get three or six throws at each competition, so focusing on the really small details.”

Despite her love for the sports she plays and the people she plays them with, Gray does sometimes feel that she is missing out on the Stanford experience. She admits to sometimes feeling “FOMO,” or fear of missing out, especially when the weather is nice. Having to bump around from one practice to the other, she realizes that she is not able to go tan or go to the pool with her friends who are not as busy.

Sports commitments also make academic work harder to fit in, since Gray’s calendar is chock-full with conditioning, practice, games and more.

Still, Gray loves having the opportunity to participate in multiple sports.

“I would go from a full team sport to a pair sport to an individual sport, so it was really interesting and fun seeing the different dynamics and the different amount of focus you had to have for each sport,” she says, laughing. “Also having three sets of teammates was really fun.”

 

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Men’s volleyball notches a win and a loss in SoCal https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/06/mens-volleyball-notches-a-win-and-a-loss-in-socal/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/02/06/mens-volleyball-notches-a-win-and-a-loss-in-socal/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:26:55 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1136209 Stanford men’s volleyball (2-8) had a split weekend, taking a loss at UC Irvine on Friday and then coming back to beat UC San Diego on Saturday, breaking a four-game losing streak for the Cardinal. Both games were on the road, where Stanford will stay for another four games.

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Stanford men’s volleyball (2-8) had a split weekend, taking a loss at UC Irvine on Friday and then coming back to beat UC San Diego on Saturday, breaking a four-game losing streak for the Cardinal.

Both games were on the road, where Stanford will stay for another four games.

Friday night, the Cardinal took a hard loss in Irvine, finishing the match 25-12, 26-24, 25-19. No. 4 Irvine (10-1) held its ground with a .403 clip, while keeping the Cardinal at a low .084 attack percentage. Stanford had 23 hitting errors throughout the match.

Freshman middle blocker Kyler Presho managed a .545 hitting rate, contributing six kills, a block and an ace for the Cardinal. Freshman opposite Jaylen Jasper led the team with seven kills and two digs. Junior setter Russell Dervay also gave the Anteaters a run for their money with 18 assists and a perfect 6-0-6 offensively. Sophomore outside hitter Eric Beatty was able to notch five kills and four digs, but was also the cause of seven hitting errors.

UC Irvine was able to keep at bay some of the Cardinal’s best, with neither senior outside hitter Evan Enriques nor freshman hitter Leo Henken getting any kills.

On the other side of the net, junior opposite Karl Apfelbach led the Anteater offensive, recording 12 kills and a .421 hitting percentage. Three of his teammates were also able to get in nine kills each.

On Saturday night, the Cardinal was out for revenge after a tough match 24 hours prior. The team was able to win in four sets, finishing the night 25-21, 20-25, 25-20, 25-21.

The team came out on top in an extremely close match due to precision – a .339 clip – while holding the Tritons to a .279 hit rate. Stanford came together to hit a season best .339, with several individual players contributing a great deal.

Beatty maintained a .364 hit rate, notching a career-high 18 kills and adding seven digs to his repertoire. Jasper added 14 kills, four digs and two blocks to the win. Dervay also earned a career record with 45 assists and eight digs, while senior outside hitter Jake Stuebner contributed four digs playing libero.

Enriques wrapped the night up with four kills, eight digs and two solo blocks under his belt. Another veteran, fifth-year senior Kevin Rakestraw, hammered in an additional 10 kills with a .381 hitting clip.

The team started out strong in the first half, keeping pace with the Tritons and then gaining an edge on an ace by Beatty and then a kill by Jasper. A tip and a kill there put the team up 21-16, but soon UC San Diego was catching up and the score was 24-21. Soon, though, the Cardinal took the first set.

The second set was a slow beginning for Stanford, and they were soon down 16-9, but they eventually cut the lead to 23-20. Although the Cardinal put up a good fight, the home team eventually took the set, putting the teams even at one set each.

Both teams felt the pressure rise in the third set, but Stanford was able to pull ahead 16-10, maintaining the lead until they were up two sets to one.

At this point, the Cardinal was on fire, but the home team was not ready to give up just yet. A tie of 21-21 raised the question of whether Stanford would be able to take their third set, and soon thereafter they did.

Stanford will take on No. 14 USC in Los Angeles this week. The Trojans have not had the easiest season, sporting a 3-7 record despite their high national ranking. They too lost to UC Irvine, earlier in January. The match will be a good opportunity for the Cardinal to face a challenging opponent and see whether their momentum will keep up. It will take place on Thursday at 7 p.m.

 

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Cardinal downed by Long Beach State https://stanforddaily.com/2018/01/23/cardinal-downed-by-long-beach-state/ https://stanforddaily.com/2018/01/23/cardinal-downed-by-long-beach-state/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:00:16 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1135468 The Cardinal was defeated by No. 1 Long Beach State on Saturday at Maples Pavilion in a highly competitive three-set match. Despite the final outcome, the Cardinal put up a good fight against the number one team in the country.

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Stanford men’s volleyball (1-6) was defeated by No. 1 Long Beach State (7-0) on Saturday at Maples Pavilion in a highly competitive three-set match.

Long Beach State has had an astounding start to its season, now registering a 7-0 run after the Saturday match. Stanford, on the other hand, has had a rough beginning to its season, with four losses to open up the year. The team now holds a 1-6 record that it will be looking to improve.

Despite the final outcome, the Cardinal put up a good fight against the number one team in the country.

Early on in the first, the Cardinal was up 10-9 after an up by senior libero Evan Enriques led to a kill by freshman outside hitter/opposite Jaylen Jasper. The set saw two lead changes and 10 tied scores as the teams battled it out. Unfortunately for the Cardinal, their momentum died down just enough to let the 49ers slip away with a 25-21 set.

The second set started out right for the Cardinal as well, as it kept pace with the Beach in the early hits. Soon, though, the away team was running away with the set, up 11-6 and then 16-10 soon thereafter. This pattern continued, and Long Beach State quickly took another set, this time 25-19.

Stanford definitely felt the flame growing under them as it entered into what could possibly be the last set and quickly took a 6-2 lead. But, the Beach retaliated with full force and soon was up 10-8. The two teams traded points until they found themselves tied at 18-18 after a kill by sophomore opposite Eli Wopat. The opponents found themselves head to head with a 22-22 tie a few minutes later, and the pressure was on. Long Beach State was ultimately able to get the win in a 25-23 closing set after a kill by the 49er’s junior opposite/outside hitter Kyle Ensing and a service error by Dervay.

Middle blockers, redshirt senior Kevin Rakestraw and freshman Kyler Presho, led the team with nine kills each, with the overall hit rate at .225. Rakestraw added a season-high four digs, while Presho had three blocks.

Enriques tied Rakestraw with four digs and junior setter Russell Dervay led the team with five digs. Dervay also completed 27 assists and three blocks.

Ensing earned 12 kills and seven digs, maintaining a .385 hitting rate. Junior outside hitter TJ DeFalco recorded 12 kills as well. Junior libero Jordan Molina led the match with 10 digs.

A stretch of seven away games now awaits the Cardinal as it recovers from Saturday’s match. The first will be in Long Beach against Long Beach State for a rematch on Friday, Jan 26.

 

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Cardinal women’s soccer earns two shut outs in weekend wins https://stanforddaily.com/2017/09/04/cardinal-womens-soccer-earns-two-shut-outs-in-weekend-wins/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/09/04/cardinal-womens-soccer-earns-two-shut-outs-in-weekend-wins/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 02:59:11 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129986 No. 5 Stanford women’s soccer pulled off weekend wins against No. 10 Georgetown and Navy at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium.

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No. 5 Stanford women’s soccer pulled off weekend wins against No. 10 Georgetown and Navy at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium.
The Cardinal (4-1-0) started off strong with a 4-0 against the Hoyas on Friday evening. Sophomore defender Beattie Goad got her first start of the season, joining veterans such as junior forward Michelle Xiao and senior forward Kyra Carusa. Sophomore Lauren Rood kept the Cardinal strong from the goal.
In the sixth minute, freshman forward Civana Kuhlmann ran past defenders in the box, putting one in the back of the net with her right foot. The play came after Carusa set the ball for Kulhmann down the right side of the field.
The Stanford squad kept up the  pressure, with Kulhmann almost getting another one in in the 20thminute. Goad also challenged Georgetown with a close call in the 32nd On the other end of the field, Rood was holding strong, making multiple saves.
In the 36th, freshman forward Madison Haley made her collegiate debut, joining the ever growing rank of freshmen that continue to show the depth of this new team.
A shot met the post in the 40th, keeping Georgetown on their toes as the first half rounded the end. A plethora of chances continued to be made by the Cardinal, but the score continued on as 1-0 for almost the first half hour of the second half.
Then, in the 72nd, Jaye Boissiere volleyed in a ball deflected by a defender to score her first career goal. Five minutes later, freshman forward Catarina Macario put another on the scoreboard when she kicked in a ball that had bounced back out after being saved by the Georgetown goalie. The Stanford Cardinal was on a roll at this point, and the other team was just unable to halt another scoring opportunity as Carusa put the team up 4-0 in the 79th.
The team didn’t get much rest after Friday’s match, as they took on Navy on Sunday afternoon. This time around, freshman defender Jojo Harber, sophomore forward Carly Malatskey and junior forward Averie Collins saw their first season starts.
Once again, the Cardinal started off strong with another one by Kulhmann in the seventh, this time from a distance. Senior star Carusa followed up with a net in the 27th, making it her fifth goal of the season.  
Xiao showed her best as she almost whipped one in in the 32nd and then followed up with an assist that Carusa nearly scored in the 37nd.
After the half, senior Andi Sullivan, a constant force on the team, lasered a ball from outside the box.
Three times, that is, in the 47th, the 49th and the 52nd. All three hit the crossbar.
Finally, Carusa broke the spell with a goal in the 53rd on a well-placed cross from Kiki Pickett. Boissiere then placed another one from far out after driving the ball down the field in a solo play in the 69th.
The Cardinal was now up 4-0 with 25 minutes to go, but they were far from done. Macario earned her sixth of the season in the 77nd. The freshman hit the ball into the back left of the net with her right, crossing past multiple Navy defenders and the goalkeeper. Senior Mariah Lee then made it 6-0 off of a setup by Sullivan and a headed assist by Collins.
Sullivan finally made up for her crossbars in the 82nd, when the senior put in a laser from 30 yards out.
That rounded out the game for the Cardinal, who will play the University of San Francisco on Friday.
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Women’s soccer wins set in Wisconsin https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/22/womens-soccer-wins-set-in-wisconsin/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/22/womens-soccer-wins-set-in-wisconsin/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:16:35 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129828 Stanford women’s soccer started off their season with the momentum of two wins against Marquette and Wisconsin this past weekend.

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Stanford women’s soccer started off their season with the momentum of two wins against Marquette and Wisconsin this past weekend.

Friday night saw the first win, when the Cardinal took down the Marquette Golden Eagles 4-0.

Senior Alison Jahansouz opened up in goal, joined by other Stanford veteran players. New on the field were freshmen Civana Kulhmann and Kiki Pickett along with sophomore transfer Sam Hiatt. Senior Jaye Boissiere also had her first career start on the field. Boissiere missed a season due to a medical redshirt and has not been back on the field since last season.

The first chance of the game for the Cardinal came as early as the fourth minute, when senior forward Kyra Carusa had an attempt blocked by the Marquette keeper. The team kept up the pressure, leading in shots 5-1 by the 20th minute.

Jahansouz was then given a yellow, and a penalty kick was awarded to the Golden Eagles. The Stanford keeper was able to save the shot, keeping the score 0-0.

Shortly thereafter though, the Cardinal was able to make the best of one of many opportunities as freshman forward Catarina Macario sent a bullet into the top corner in the 36th.

The Cardinal intensity continued, with Jahansouz keeping Marquette at bay on one end while her squad attacked the goal on the other. In the 52nd, Carusa lasered one in on an assist from junior midfielder Jordan DiBiasi.

20 minutes later, Carusa put another in the back of the net, putting the Cardinal up 3-0. The team was on a roll now, and senior Mariah Lee was able to score the fourth and last goal of the game.

Most of the Stanford bench was emptied during the game, allowing players to get a feel for the team as the season begins.

On Sunday night, the Cardinal stayed on the road to take on Wisconsin. Sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Rood started out in goal for the first time in her career. Newbie Macario also had her first career start.

By the eighth minute, the Cardinal had already registered a close shot, followed by various dangerous shots to keep Wisconsin on its feet.

Right before halftime, Hiatt put one in for the Cardinal, earning a 1-0 lead for the break.

A hand ball in the box at the 50th minute allowed Stanford a penalty kick. Carusa subsequently doubled the lead.

Depth of the team was established once again as Macario scored in the 56th on assists from DiBiasi and Xiao.

Then again, Macario scored her third goal in two games on an assist from Boissiere in the 66th.

But the Cardinal was not done yet. As the game was coming to a close, Kuhlmann scored her first career goal and the Cardinal established a 5-0 lead.

The Cardinal will take on Florida on Aug 25 at 2 p.m. in Florida.

 

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Women’s soccer heads to Wisconsin for season openers https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/18/womens-soccer-heads-to-wisconsin-for-season-openers/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/08/18/womens-soccer-heads-to-wisconsin-for-season-openers/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:37:54 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129810 The regular season is underway for the No. 2 Stanford women’s soccer squad. The team is headed over to Milwaukee for two weekend matchups, the first against Marquette on Friday and the second against the University of Wisconsin on Sunday.

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The regular season is underway for the No. 2 Stanford women’s soccer squad. The team is headed over to Milwaukee for two weekend matchups, the first against Marquette on Friday and the second against the University of Wisconsin on Sunday.

The Cardinal has already begun to show its might with a victory in an exhibition match against UC Davis. The team will look to garner this momentum as it prepares to take on the season.

The Cardinal welcomes eight freshman to the team, along with a sophomore transfer, Sam Hiatt. The new players will help fill in the missing pieces of the team, and will be useful in various positions around the field. The team will have to find a new balance and rhythm as it adapts to having lost six of its seniors, including goalie Jane Campbell, forward Ryan Walker-Hartshorn and defender Maddie Bauer.

Senior Alison Jahansouz and sophomore Lauren Rood will step into Campbell’s shoes.

Friday’s game will also be the commencement of Marquette’s regular season. The Golden Eagles lost 4-1 in an exhibition match against Wisconsin last week.

The Wisconsin Badgers will have played Kentucky (on Friday) as their season opener, to then follow up with the Cardinal on Sunday.

These matches will be important for Stanford as it looks to keep its top ranking early in the season.

 

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Softball head coach resigns https://stanforddaily.com/2017/07/11/softball-head-coach-resigns/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/07/11/softball-head-coach-resigns/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:39:44 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1129375 Softball head coach Rachel Hanson has stepped down to accept a job as the Executive Director of the Baseball and Softball Education Foundation, director of athletics Bernard Muir announced Tuesday.

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Softball head coach Rachel Hanson has stepped down to accept a job as the Executive Director of the Baseball and Softball Education Foundation, director of athletics Bernard Muir announced Tuesday.

“I’m grateful for the experience Stanford has given me to work with amazing student-athletes and peers, and coach in one of the best softball conferences in the country,” Hanson said. “I look forward to the future of Stanford softball and know it’s poised for success. I’m excited about my future with the BASE Foundation and the opportunity to positively impact young lives.”

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the BASE Foundation is focused on “bringing character and sportsmanship back to the Diamond,” according to their website.

Hanson came into Stanford with a lot riding on her shoulders, as the team had had complications with former head coach John Rittman. After an extensive bout of success, the team found itself crumbling after the departure of Rittman.

Although Hanson did not restore the team’s former glory, she did manage to begin the rebuilding process, which included leading the team and players to win numerous academic accolades.
In 2015, Kayla Bonstrom became the fourth player in Stanford history to receive both NFCA All-America second team honors and CoSIDA Academic All-America second-team recognition.
Stanford also led the nation in Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year selections three years in a row. In 2017, nine players received the honors, five of whom were first-team. Standout Bessie Noll made Cardinal history when she was selected as the Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

The search is now on for Hanson’s replacement, as the school and the 2017-2018 roster prepare for next year.

 

Contact Laura Sussman at laura111 ‘at’ stanford.edu.

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Ramgopal/Sussman: There cannot be a gender wage gap in tennis https://stanforddaily.com/2017/05/31/ramgopalsussman-there-cannot-be-a-gender-wage-gap-in-tennis/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/05/31/ramgopalsussman-there-cannot-be-a-gender-wage-gap-in-tennis/#respond Wed, 31 May 2017 09:12:17 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1128722 Throwing around the term “glass ceiling” is ignorant. Using the term “glass ceiling” to support the ill-founded endeavors of a misogynist public figure is downright offensive.

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This column reflects the opinion of the writers and does not in any way reflect the views of The Stanford Daily.

On Monday afternoon, Grant Avalon sent a sports column into The Stanford Daily, arguing that male tennis players be paid more than female tennis players. We are two female managing editors of The Stanford Daily Sports section, and we cringe to see it in print.

Avalon’s column is not a Stanford Daily Sports article; it is an opinion piece published as a column in the sports section, as is common practice in most newspapers. The Stanford Daily does not censor student opinion pieces except in cases of hate speech, and Avalon’s column was held to those same standards.

Yet, while Avalon’s column was devoid of hate speech, it was similarly devoid of respectful tone and well-rounded perspective.

Avalon’s argument hinges on the concept of fairness. He argues player pay should be determined “according to one of three measures: talent, revenue generated or amount of work.”

The elephant of gender physiology lurks in the corner of the room. No one is contesting that male athletes tend to be stronger and faster than women. Yet, these skeletal details are morally insignificant when it comes to equality of athletic opportunity — the right of every female athlete to respect and recognition on the court.

When we, as women, ask for equality in sports, what do we mean? 

Equality in sports requires wage parity. When it comes to the athletic industry, gender discrimination is a circular issue. Without gender equality at the top tier of competition, media outlets will not invest the same energy in coverage. Without media visibility, female athletes will struggle to grow a fanbase. Small fan bases mean less viewership. Therefore, lower viewership numbers cannot — for the sake of shedding norms of the 1950s — validate lower pay for female athletes.

One of Avalon’s foundational arguments holds that men should get paid more because men’s tennis generates more revenue.

Factually, he’s not wrong. Men’s tennis tends to sell more tickets than women’s tennis. However, things are changing, and the statistics are there to prove it (although, conveniently, they are absent from Avalon’s column). The 2015 U.S. Open Women’s tournament sold out more quickly than the men’s tournament, and the 2013 and 2014 women’s finals had higher TV ratings than the men’s finals. The 2005 Wimbledon Williams-Davenport matchup attracted over one million more viewers than the Federer-Roddick counterpart of the same year. This progress persists despite lack of equal media coverage; women still only received 38 percent of spots at the Wimbledon prime coverage courts in 2015.

Additionally, the revenue argument falls flat when gender dynamics flip. The U.S. women’s soccer team is far more successful than the men’s team, and still, the female salary cap is 11 times less. Female and male figure skaters and gymnasts earn equal prize money, despite the fact that female competitions are far more “marketable and profitable,” to match Avalon’s choice of words.

By coarsely playing the “revenue” card, Avalon side-steps centuries of female discrimination in sports institutions. Female athletics gained its first momentum in the 1970s, while male preferences have dominated the professional sports arena since the literal ancient times — the first Olympics in 776 B.C. By 1972, girls were only 7.4 percent of high school athletes. By 1984, one-fifth of Olympic athletes were female, and it was considered an accomplishment.

In truth, the professional female sports industry is in a comparative stage of infancy–to argue that female athletes ought to generate equal industry revenue for equal pay is to ignore centuries of suffocating athletic sexism.

Avalon also references playing time in Grand Slam competitions, where men play five-set matches and women play three-set matches. He argues that male tennis players should get paid more because they play longer games. This argument is both logically flawed and factually incomplete.

To start, Grand Slams are an exception in tennis. In almost every other tennis competition, men and women both play three sets. Additionally, the rule that women play three sets and men five sets is dictated not by the players, but by the International Tennis Federation. Women have no control over the arrangement, and most women want to play five sets, an argument that has been repeatedly made by WTA champion Stacey Allaster, alongside many other professional women. Game-length disparity is an example of pre-existing gender inequality that should be addressed, not an excuse to reinstitute wage inequality.

Furthermore, by Avalon’s logic, the 2005 Wimbledon female champion should have been paid more than the male champion, because her final lasted about 45 minutes longer. Professional sports don’t pay extra for longer contests; overtime play does not equal overtime pay.

Tennis is one of the leading sports when it comes to the ideals of gender equality. And yet, the wage gap increased between men and women from $2.6 million in 2008 to $37.4 million in 2014. This inequity is sustained by people like Avalon and BNP Paribas Open CEO Raymond Moore, who once stated that female players are “lucky” to “ride on the coattails of the men.”

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In Avalon’s concluding sentence, he writes, “Still, men’s tennis players must continue to fight until they can one day break through the glass ceiling of artificially balanced pay in their sport.”

The glass ceiling quote is the worst one. The phrase “glass ceiling” is politically laced with centuries of genuine feminist struggles, many of which still persist today. It is a constant, humiliating social truth that a woman in America still receives 83 cents for every dollar a man makes.

Throwing around the term “glass ceiling” is ignorant. Using the term “glass ceiling” to support the ill-founded endeavors of misogynist public figures such as Novak Djokovic is downright offensive.

It is not the prerogative of a student publication to censor opinion pieces merely because we as editors disagree. Instead, we wanted to take advantage of the freedom of dialogue proliferated by the Daily and articulate our dissenting opinions. Unfortunately, Avalon’s point of view is a common line of argumentation in the sports industry. As the female sports industry continues to fight battles of wage equality, we encourage similar dialogue with the hope of fueling movement forwards, not backwards.

 

Contact Kit Ramgopal at kramgopa ‘at’ stanford.edu and Laura Sussman at laura111 ‘at’ stanford.edu.

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Women’s water polo heads to NCAAs https://stanforddaily.com/2017/05/11/womens-water-polo-heads-to-ncaas/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/05/11/womens-water-polo-heads-to-ncaas/#respond Fri, 12 May 2017 01:06:27 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1127354 Second-ranked Stanford women’s water polo (20-3) travels a long way to Indianapolis this weekend in hopes of notching a sixth NCAA title by continuing the momentum of a largely successful season.

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Second-ranked Stanford women’s water polo (20-3) travels a long way to Indianapolis this weekend in hopes of notching a sixth NCAA title by continuing the momentum of a largely successful season.

The team will begin the weekend by taking on the eighth-ranked team, Pacific (21-8), at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers host a strong and accurate offense, led by Kyra Christmas (59 goals), Karolina Hlavata and Mariana Duarte (41 goals apiece). The Cardinal, though, will be a tough opponent to oust, with senior goalkeepers Gabby Stone and Julia Hermann managing 8.36 and 6.73 saves per game, respectively.

This being said, the Stanford squad has also held its ground with some outstanding offensive performances. Senior Maggie Steffens has netted 55 goals this season, putting her fourth in all-time goal records at Stanford with a total of 219 during her four years on the Farm. Makenzie Fischer has also tallied an astounding 48 goals during her first year as a Cardinal. Senior Jamie Neushul adds 35 more to the team’s total of 315 goals. This will be the first time the two teams meet this year.

The winner of this Friday matchup will go on to play either No. 3 USC (28-3) or No. 7 Michigan (28-8) in the semifinal round on Saturday at 2 p.m.

If Stanford advances to the semifinals, it will have an arduous contest against whichever of the aforementioned teams wins their first bout.

The final championship game will take place on Sunday at noon. The live stream of games can be found at ncaa.com/liveschedule.

 

Contact Laura Sussman at laura111 ‘at’ stanford.edu.

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Elizabeth Price endeavors to make history at NCAA Championships https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/13/elizabeth-price-endeavors-to-make-history-at-ncaa-championships/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/13/elizabeth-price-endeavors-to-make-history-at-ncaa-championships/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2017 05:48:10 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1125891 Stanford gymnast Elizabeth Price will attempt to make history on Friday as she competes in the bars event in the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Price will have a shot at becoming the first Stanford gymnast to win two individual national titles, a feat that she has been taking head-on all season. Price won the […]

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Stanford gymnast Elizabeth Price will attempt to make history on Friday as she competes in the bars event in the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Price will have a shot at becoming the first Stanford gymnast to win two individual national titles, a feat that she has been taking head-on all season.

Price won the NCAA Seattle Regional Title on bars on April 1, notching herself a 9.975 score on an almost-flawless routine. This came as no surprise, as the junior has been in the top-five ranked in the event all season. She finished the season ranked fourth, earning a qualifying score of 9.940. The trend of earning more than 9.900 on the event has been impressive, as Price has done so in 80 percent of competitions this season and has won the event the same percentage of times.

Price already made history when she became the third female gymnast to win an individual NCAA title in 2015, when she trounced a group of grueling opponents.

The gymnast will perform on Friday at 5 p.m. in the second semifinal, following the acts of Florida and Penn State’s Briannah Tsang and rounding up the third rotation.

The competition can be seen on ESPNU and WatchESPN. The competition will commence at 1 p.m. on Friday, and will continue through Saturday.

 

Contact Laura Sussman at laura111 ‘at’ stanford.edu.

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Men’s gymnastics strives for fifth MPSF title https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/07/mens-gymnastics-strives-for-fifth-mpsf-title/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/07/mens-gymnastics-strives-for-fifth-mpsf-title/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:51:49 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1125449 When your team has won four MPSF titles, along with four NCAA Championships, you have big shoes to fill. Stanford men’s gymnastics is feeling exactly this, as they head into the MPSF Championships this Saturday at 2 p.m. The team will travel across the bay to Berkeley, where they will shoot for their fifth MPSF title (their other four being in 1993, 1995, 2009 and 2011).

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When your team has won four MPSF titles, along with four NCAA Championships, you have big shoes to fill. Stanford men’s gymnastics is feeling exactly this, as they head into the MPSF Championships this Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Akash Modi has been on fire all season, proving himself as one of the finest gymnasts on the NCAA stage. He will be a necessary piece in the Cardinal goal to claim the MPSF title (MIKE KHEIR/The Stanford Daily).

The team will travel across the bay to Berkeley, where they will shoot for their fifth MPSF title (their other four being in 1993, 1995, 2009 and 2011).

The No. 2 Cardinal squad has had a successful season thus far, maintaining a 13-2 total record, along with a 5-1 record within the conference. The team has only found itself unable to take out No. 1 Oklahoma, who has been a historically difficult opponent for the Cardinal, and Japan’s Olympic team, to whom they lost in the International Collegiate Challenge. Besides these two more-than-worthy opponents, Stanford has been able to keep up a completely clean slate, a remarkable feat for the team.

Last week, the squad was able to round up the season with a definitive victory against rival, No.12 Cal. Stanford did not allow Cal a single highest spot on the podium, something that the team will look to repeat in the upcoming championships.

After an outstanding performance that saw four event titles, senior Akash Modi was awarded both the CGA and the MPSF Gymnast of the Week honors, making him the most-awarded Gymnast of the Week in NCAA history.

Modi is surrounded by an entire team of qualified and talented gymnasts, who have also largely contributed to the raging success of the team. Currently, the team stands fourth nationally on the pommel horse, third on vault, second in the all-around, still rings, high bar and parallel bars and first on floor.

The CGA Champion, Modi, leads the team on the pommel horse, ranking third in the NCAA, followed by freshman Joey Ringer and junior Robert Neff, who are tied for 22nd. Modi also leads the team in the all-around, placing first, while Neff finds himself in fourth place and sophomore Grant Breckenridge ranks 11th. Sophomore Josiah Eng demonstrates the depth of the team, ranking second on the still rings, where Modi ranks 14th, Jordan DeClerk ranks 20th and Taylor Seaton ranks 24th. These numbers continue on all other events, where the Cardinal heavily occupies the first twenty spots nationally.

The team will look to continue and expand on this trend as they take on No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 10 Air Force and No. 11 Cal. The competition will be held in Berkeley, California and will begin at 2 p.m. Live stats can be viewed at calstats.net.

 

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Women’s gymnastics ends season with fourth-place finish at regionals https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/03/womens-gymnastics-ends-season-with-fourth-place-finish-at-regionals/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/04/03/womens-gymnastics-ends-season-with-fourth-place-finish-at-regionals/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:28:56 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1125190 Stanford women’s gymnastics was ultimately unsuccessful in the NCAA Seattle Regional on Saturday, coming in fourth and rounding up its season with a 195.575 team score. This marks only the second time in the past 11 years Stanford has not qualified into the NCAA Championships.

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Stanford women’s gymnastics was ultimately unsuccessful in the NCAA Seattle Regional on Saturday, coming in fourth and rounding up its season with a 195.575 team score. This marks only the second time in the past 11 years Stanford has not qualified into the NCAA Championships.

Junior Elizabeth Price found individual success in the meet, earning a NCAA Regional victory on the uneven bars. Price secured an almost-perfect 9.975 on the event, and her entire team was there to cheer her on as she took the top spot on the podium. She will compete on uneven bars at the national competition in St. Louis on April 14.

The fourth-place team finish saw the end of four Cardinal careers, as seniors Rachel Daum, Danielle McNair, Nicolette McNair and Haley Spector said goodbye. These four seniors led the Cardinal to many victories and saw the squad succeed time and time again, including three NCAA Championship qualifications and a Super Six berth in 2015.

Daum finished off her career strong, competing in the all-around as she has throughout the season. The departing senior scored high marks on the vault and uneven bars, with scores of  9.700 and 9.725, respectively. Daum’s highest score of the meet was on the floor, where she netted a 9.850, the top score for Stanford on the event.

Danielle McNair, one half of the McNair dynamic duo, also proved herself for the final time, notching a 9.250 on bars and a 9.750 on beam. The bars event was the Cardinal’s best event of the meet, ultimately earning a team score of 49.100.

Nicolette McNair, the second part of the twin package, showed strong on Saturday as well, competing in three of the four events, and not earning less than a 9.775 in any of them. McNair snagged a seventh-place finish on bars with a 9.875, coming in second within the Stanford team. She obtained matching scores of 9.775 in both the vault and the beam events, where she has been a reliable performer for the Cardinal in almost every meet this season.

Haley Spector said her final goodbyes to the college competitive field with a stunning 9.775 on the floor event. She, along with a group of other top-notch performances, made up for a fall on floor, and the team ended with a 48.900 in the event.

Despite their best efforts, these seniors were not able to drive the team into the next round of the NCAA Championships. They did, though, prove their worth, and help prove the worth of the entire Cardinal unit.

Stanford will be returning 14 of its NCAA Regional routines next year. The team will start next season with experience under their belts and a whole new wave of freshman ready to learn the ways of the Cardinal. For now, the women will continue their off-season training, as the seniors prepare for their final time on the Farm.

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Men’s volleyball outdone in doubleheader against Hawaii https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/12/mens-volleyball-outdone-in-doubleheader-against-hawaii/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/12/mens-volleyball-outdone-in-doubleheader-against-hawaii/#respond Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:55:39 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1124838 This past weekend, Stanford men’s volleyball (11-9, 6-7 MPSF) flew across the Pacific in hopes of at least one underdog win against No. 4 Hawaii (20-2, 10-2). The team was not wishing this without precedent, as the then-No. 6 Cardinal took out then-No. 4 Hawaii twice last year in a doubleheader at Maples Pavilion.

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This past weekend, Stanford men’s volleyball (11-9, 6-7 MPSF) flew across the Pacific in hopes of at least one underdog win against No. 4 Hawaii (20-2, 10-2). The team was not wishing this without precedent, as the then-No. 6 Cardinal took out then-No. 4 Hawaii twice last year in a doubleheader at Maples Pavilion.

But this year, the No. 8 Stanford squad was unable to break the barrier and take control of the game, resulting in back-to-back losses to the Rainbow Warriors.

The first loss came on Friday night as a large crowd in Honolulu packed the pavilion, all there to watch two of the top-ranked teams in the nation go head-to-head.

The team started off strong, despite being a long way from home, and it seemed as if the Cardinal had a high probability of clinching the first set. Ultimately, though, the Rainbow Warriors pulled ahead just enough, leaving the Cardinal nipping at their heels at 25-22. The home team then rode this momentum into the second set, outdoing Stanford 25-17 and asserting its dominance on the court.

The third set resulted in a battle of the best as the game saw three lead changes and 12 tied scores, but once again the Cardinal were unable to deliver in the times of need, and the team lost the set 22-25, and the match 0-3.

Despite the final result, the team impressed with a .311 clip, something that it has been struggling to do this season. In fact, hitting percentages have been a major detractor from the Cardinal game, causing losses against lower-ranked teams such as USC.

Stars of the night included two Hawaii natives, fifth-year senior outside hitter Gabriel Vega, who delivered 11 kills with a .421 hitting percentage, and junior libero Evan Enriques, who led the match with 10 digs and set a career record with eight assists. Freshman outside hitter Eric Beatty contributed eight kills and six digs, while senior opposite Clay Jones and middle Kevin Rakestraw added seven and four kills, respectively.

Despite these outstanding outings for Stanford players, the team was unable to keep up with Rainbow Warrior sophomore opposite Stijn van Tilburg’s match-high 21 kills.

Saturday night held little hope for the Cardinal, who had been overpowered the previous day in a close but unfortunate matchup.
It seemed as if the Cardinal felt wholly unable to make a comeback, as the team went back to their old ways, hitting .149 and thus struggling to keep up with their foes.

This time around, the Stanford team had difficulty from the start, losing the first set 25-13, the biggest set difference of the weekend.

Despite great efforts by Jones (with 10 kills, two digs and a block), Vega (seven kills), Rakestraw (seven kills), Beatty (five kills and five digs) and freshman setter Paul Bischoff (28 assists, five digs and three blocks), Stanford was once again out-mastered by the home team. The Cardinal left the arena with their heads hanging for the second day in a row after being delivered a 25-13, 25-19, 25-20 blow.

Stanford will look to turn around this luck as they prepare to take on No. 9 Pepperdine next Saturday at Burnham Pavilion.

 

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All six competing divers qualify for NCAA Championships https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/10/all-six-competing-divers-qualify-for-ncaa-championships/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/10/all-six-competing-divers-qualify-for-ncaa-championships/#respond Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:27:46 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1124667 Stanford men’s diving saw all four of its team members qualify for the NCAA Championships at the Zone E Diving Championships earlier this week at the Northern Arizona Aquatic Complex. This is the second time in a row that the entire squad has qualified, demonstrating the recurring strength of the Cardinal’s male diving cohort.

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Stanford men’s diving saw all four of its team members qualify for the NCAA Championships at the Zone E Diving Championships earlier this week at the Northern Arizona Aquatic Complex.

This is the second time in a row that the entire squad has qualified, demonstrating the recurring strength of the Cardinal’s male diving cohort.

Pac-12 diver of the month, senior Bradley Christensen, came ahead of the pack in the 3-meter dive. He finished the final round with a 748.60 score. Christensen not only won the event, but did so by a solid margin, posting a difference of more than 16 points between himself and the runner-up, Dashiell Enos from USC.

Christensen also placed second in the 1-meter final round, notching a 713.90. The Stanford diver was one-upped by USC’s Henry Fusaro, who finished with a 719.05. The two divers were both way ahead of their competition, with Enos coming in third on the podium with a 694.50 score.

Junior Ted Miclau continued upon Stanford’s trajectory, ending up sixth for the 1-meter and boasting a 634.05 final score. Freshman Cameron Thatcher, who has already earned a reputation for himself despite being a newcomer, earned himself a ninth-place finish (621.50). These impressive conclusions to the competition allowed all three divers to make the NCAA A-cuts.

Christensen, Miclau and Thatcher were joined by junior Tarek Abdelghany, who rounded out a stellar Cardinal performance with an 11th-place finish that qualified him for the NCAA B-cut.

Thatcher, Miclau and Abdelghany all also managed to place in the high ranks for the 3-meter dive, placing eighth, ninth and 10th, respectively. This qualified all three competitors for the NCAA B-cut.

During the last day of the event, Miclau and Abdelghany represented the Cardinal in the platform diving. Abdelghany, who netted a first place victory at the Pac-12 Championships two weeks ago, once again performed brilliantly, placing fifth and earning an A-cut. Miclau, who finished second in the Pac-12, outdid himself, capturing second place once again with a 766.60.

The team will be competing on 10 boards at the end of March in the NCAA Championships.

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Stanford women’s diving impressed as much as their male counterparts, as Kassidy Cook and Haley Farnsworth clinched spots on both the 1-meter and the 3-meter boards for the upcoming NCAA Championships.
Cook, a senior and a member of the 2016 USA Olympic Diving Team, finished third (653.75) in the 3-meter round on Monday. Fellow teammate Farnsworth attained the final automatic qualifying spot, placing ninth (598.15) in the 3-meter. Thus, much like the men’s team, the Cardinal saw all-around success instantaneously on the women’s side.

These achievements continued on Tuesday as the women prepared to compete in the 1-meter round of the event.
Cook once again established herself as one of the leading divers in the collegiate world, bagging a third-place finish (628.20) and officially qualifying in both events. Cook had been atop the podium just two weeks ago, having won the 1-meter event at the Pac-12 Championships. Freshman rookie Farnsworth also tallied a qualifying score (564.95) that put her in eighth place for the 1-meter.

The two women will be competing against an extremely tough lineup starting next Wednesday at the NCAA Championships.

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Men’s volleyball gets back on track in Pennsylvania https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/04/mens-volleyball-gets-back-on-track-in-pennsylvania/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/03/04/mens-volleyball-gets-back-on-track-in-pennsylvania/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2017 04:43:17 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1124352 No. 8 Stanford men’s volleyball (10-7) broke their unlucky spell, coming up with a 3-1 win against Lees-McRae (5-11) on Friday night in Pennsylvania. The Cardinal came in clutch as they outdid the Bobcats 25-16, 25-21, 22-25, 25-15, manifesting the depth of their roster by utilizing both an accurate offense and a powerful defense to quell their opponents.

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No. 8 Stanford men’s volleyball (10-7, 6-5 MPSF) broke its unlucky spell, coming up with a 3-1 win against Lees-McRae (5-11, 3-6 Conference Carolinas) on Friday night in Pennsylvania. The Cardinal came in clutch as they outdid the Bobcats 25-16, 25-21, 22-25, 25-15, manifesting the depth of their roster by utilizing both an accurate offense and a powerful defense to quell their opponents.

The Cardinal had been experiencing a bit of a drought, losing to unranked underdog USC mid-February and then twice to No. 3 BYU later in the month. Thus, a win was exactly what the team needed to put them back into gear, especially before a tight matchup against No.15 Penn State on Saturday.

Junior setter Kyle Dagostino was first up to serve, winning a point for the Cardinal and beginning the night with positive energy and momentum. Although the Bulldogs notched the second point of the set, the Cardinal were not willing to give up easy. The two teams kept neck and neck, trading points until reaching a 10-9 lead for the Cardinal. As freshman standout middle blocker Stephen Moye came up to serve, his team seemed to finally push it into high gear, winning consecutive points and putting themselves in the lead, 15-9.

Here, Lees-McRae was able to reestablish itself and gain a couple points before Stanford once again took control of the match with senior middle Kevin Rakestraw serving. A kill by senior outside hitter Clay Jones won the set.

The Bulldogs came back with a vengeance in the second set, quickly notching the first point and keeping a slight lead over the top-ten ranked Cardinal. The underdogs kept the lead, staying up by as much as four, until Stanford managed to tie the game 11-11. The home team maintained a close lead, but the Cardinal were ultimately able to surpass and surmount their opponents, winning the set off of a kill by sophomore middle Chris Moore.

Like the previous two sets, the third started with point swapping that kept both teams on edge in a close and unpredictable matchup. This time, Lees-McRae not only stole the lead, but succeeded in retaining it, putting a significant margin between themselves and the star Cardinal lineup. Bulldog Hector Serviat took the set, and the match became two sets to one in favor of Stanford.

The Cardinal started the final set off right with a kill by Jones, who was playing in his third match of the season after an unfortunate injury in the season opener. The Bulldogs didn’t take long to retaliate, and the two teams once again exchanged points, with the Cardinal keeping a tight but indefinite lead. After a set by Dagostino led to a kill by Rakestraw, the Cardinal gained a 6-3 lead. This was followed up by four attack errors by the opposing team and topped with an ace, putting the Stanford squad up 11-3 in the first set.

This upward trend continued for the Cardinal, who managed to get to 20-10 before giving up a couple points to the Bulldogs. Multiple kills by freshman middle blocker Jacob Thoenen and a final strike by Dagostino won the match for the Cardinal, putting them en route for a possible renewed winning streak.

The Stanford defense held their foe’s offense to a meager .069 attack percentage, racking up 12.0 blocks. Both the usual starters and the deep bench played, as 13 of the 18 Cardinal team members were put onto the court, conveying the bandwidth of the team.

Stanford men’s volleyball will press to build on Friday night’s win in a tough matchup against Penn State on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Like Friday’s game, it will be played at Penn State’s home court in State College, Pennsylvania.

 

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Stanford makes moves at the International Challenge https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/26/stanford-makes-moves-at-the-international-challenge/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/26/stanford-makes-moves-at-the-international-challenge/#respond Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:51:41 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1123805 Stanford men’s gymnastics (11-1) took on an arduous task, hosting Japan, Canada and No. 6 Minnesota at the annual International Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinal team kept up an undefeated NCAA record, coming in second place with a 421.550 team all-around score, outdone only by Japan’s 425.800. Following the home team were Minnesota (405.600) and Canada (392.700).

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Stanford men’s gymnastics (11-1) took on an arduous task, hosting Japan, Canada and No. 6 Minnesota at the annual International Challenge on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinal team kept up its undefeated NCAA record, coming in second place with a 421.550 team all-around score, outdone only by Japan’s 425.800. Following the home team were Minnesota (405.600) and Canada (392.700).

A season-best pommel horse team score (69.450) opened up the meet for the Cardinal, giving them not only a numerical advantage, but also momentum that would serve them well for the rest of the competition. Senior Akash Modi led the way, as he often does, on the event, notching the highest spot on the podium with a 14.700. Although not one of Modi’s highest career scores on the pommel horse (the highest being 15.500), this performance manifested his high capabilities, and earned him his 12th first-place finish this season.

Freshman powerhouse David Jessen was the first to compete on the rings, posting a career-high 13.500. The Cardinal were able to net an overall 70.050 on the event, their second-highest score this season. After Jessen, senior Taylor Seaton was able to add 13.900 points, while sophomore Josiah Eng added 15.100, placing him third individually in the event. Senior Jordan DeClerk also made a large contribution to the team with an impressively landed performance.

Next up was the vault event, once again featuring Seaton, who posted a team-best score of 14.500, tying with sophomore Grant Breckenridge. Breckenridge has been an important component of the Cardinal team, and has also been named to the U.S. Senior Team after placing seventh at the Winter Cup on Feb. 18. Ultimately, Minnesota, Stanford’s only NCAA foe in the competition, took the event title, placing two gymnasts on the podium: Yaro Pochinka earned a 14.950 and teammate Zach Liebler scored a 14.700.

DeClerk came in clutch once again, posting a season-best 14.750 to start off the Cardinal on the parallel bars. Robert Neff followed up with a 14.550 contribution, as did Breckenridge, who tied with Neff. Twins Barrett and Gareth Weiss made an important appearance, both netting scores over 14.000. Because of this superior set of performances, the team notched a season-high parallel bars score of 70.800.

Gaining on Japan, the Cardinal had an unfortunate time on the high bar, seeing a fall that left them trailing behind their first-place opponents. Still, the Stanford team took the event because of stellar performances from several gymnasts. Modi impressed with a 14.500, closely followed by Seaton’s 14.450 and Neff’s 14.050. Even though Japan’s Daisuke Fudono claimed the event title (15.100), the other members of the national team had a hard time earning high enough scores to win the event team score.

The depth of the Cardinal roster was demonstrated once again, as freshman Bailey Perez earned a career-best 14.150, Seaton notched a season-high 14.650 and junior Jacob Barrus secured a season-best 14.850. The team took the event title with a team score of 71.850, besting Japan’s second-place 71.650.

The team closed the meet in second place, having almost caught up to Japan by the end of the day. Once again, the team proved its worth as it put itself on the international scale, doing exceedingly well.

Next Saturday, though, the Cardinal will hold the most contested meet of the season as it hosts No. 1 Oklahoma. The Cardinal have historically had a tough time defeating the back-to-back national champions, and they will look to garner the energy from this meet to push them onto the podium next week. The competition will be held in Burnham Pavilion and will begin at 4 p.m.

 

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Closely contested Senior Night ends in a loss for the Cardinal https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/25/closely-contested-senior-night-ends-in-a-loss-for-the-cardinal/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/25/closely-contested-senior-night-ends-in-a-loss-for-the-cardinal/#respond Sat, 25 Feb 2017 17:50:31 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1123776 Stanford women's gymnastics (6-7, 3-3 Pac-12) hit 22 of 24 routines on Friday night, resulting in a season-high all-around team score of 196.325. Despite a top-notch performance, the Cardinal were unable to outdo No. 10 Oregon State (7-2, 3-2 Pac 12), who topped the home team with a 197.125 finishing score.

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Stanford women’s gymnastics (6-7, 3-3 Pac-12) hit 22 of 24 routines on Friday night, resulting in a season-high all-around team score of 196.325. Despite a top-notch performance, the Cardinal were unable to outdo No. 10 Oregon State (7-2, 3-2 Pac 12), who topped the home team with a 197.125 finishing score.

Competing against one of the top-10 teams in the country, the Cardinal knew that it was necessary to make a strong appearance if they hoped to see victory during their last home match of the year. Friday night was also Senior Night, honoring the four veteran gymnasts who have spent the past four years dedicated to the Stanford squad: Rachel Daum, Danielle McNair, Nicolette McNair and Haley Spector. The seniors have been essential assets, having helped bring the team to the NCAA Championships all three years thus far.

The Cardinal kept up well, only allowing Oregon State to hold a tight, and often challenged, lead throughout the competition. The Beavers ultimately hit all 24 of their routines, giving them the slight upperhand needed to win this highly competitive meet.

On the vault event, the Beavers barely eclipsed Stanford, finishing 49.300 to the home team’s 49.125. Freshman Aleeza Yu and Danielle McNair tied for second place, scoring 9.850 and tying with two gymnasts from Oregon State. Not far behind, Daum came up with a third place 9.825, and Nicolette McNair put herself in fourth (9.800). Thus, three of the four seniors came out strong in their final home meet of the careers. The first place honors was won by the Beavers’ Dani Dessants (9.950).

The bars proved to be an even more contested matchup, ending in a 49.025-49.075 conquest for Oregon State. Nicolette McNair showcased four years of hard work in a first place (9.875), which featured flawless giants, and an incredibly stable landing to finish. Her twin, Danielle, scarcely trailed in third place, tying with sophomore Dare Maxwell with matching scores of 9.825.

The Beavers continued their narrow leads, taking the beam event with a 49.275-48.950 margin, and upping their all-around advantage to 147.650-147.100. Oregon State gymnasts took the first two spots, as Madeline Gardiner won the event (9.925) and teammate Silvia Colussi-Pelaez followed (9.900).

Cardinal seniors here had the chance to showcase the depth of their ability: Nicolette McNair started off the Cardinal routines with a 9.850 that placed her third for the event, and Daum notched herself a three-way tie for fourth (9.825) via a routine featuring a complex layout as her dismount.

Lastly, the team took of the floor event, once again hardly missing the Beavers, who were able to take the event and the match by a small but essential difference. A strong routine that included an almost-perfectly landed double back tuck allowed Elizabeth Price to triumph with a 9.925 score. Daum had the third-highest score, trailing behind a three-way tie between Oregon State gymnasts for second place. Hailee Hoffman also made a strong appearance that placed her tied for fourth.

Although the Cardinal were eventually vanquished by their foe, the performance on Senior Night was one to remember. The team justly saluted four of their finest by putting up a season-best for the all-around. Myriad Stanford gymnasts saw the podium, including the senior class multiple times, and freshman rounded out the team with some high-ranking routines.

The team has a week to recover before heading out to Salt Lake City next Friday to take on the Utes. The competition will commence at 6 p.m.

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Women’s gymnastics triumphs in Tempe https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/19/womens-gymnastics-triumphs-in-tempe/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/02/19/womens-gymnastics-triumphs-in-tempe/#respond Mon, 20 Feb 2017 06:34:14 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1123313 Stanford women’s gymnastics (6-6, 3-2 Pac-12) made a statement on the road, achieving a hard-fought 195.775-195.200 victory against Arizona State (2-7, 0-4) on Saturday afternoon.

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Stanford women’s gymnastics (6-6, 3-2 Pac-12) made a statement on the road, achieving a hard-fought 195.775-195.200 victory against Arizona State (2-7, 0-4) on Saturday afternoon.

After a loss last week to UCLA, the team was able to make a comeback as it outmaneuvered the Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona. Despite a couple of road bumps, the Cardinal were able to surmount their challenges and pull ahead in a close meet.

The first event of the day for the Cardinal was the bars, where the team barely scraped by a win, bettering the Sun Devils with a 49.075-48.950 final score. Tying for third, senior Danielle McNair shone once again with a score of 9.825. Junior standout Elizabeth Price returned to the stage after a brief break due to injury and placed first with an almost-perfect score (9.950). These efforts were backed by outstanding performances by senior Nicolette McNair (9.775) and sophomore Dare Maxwell (9.775), allowing the team to take a definitive lead in the competition.

The bars were then followed up with vault, which the Cardinal won with a 48.950 score, outdoing Arizona State’s 48.500.

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Senior Danielle McNair had a strong showing for Stanford in Tempe, tying for third on bars (9.825) and for first on vault (9.825) in the team’s meet against ASU (HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA/Stanford Athletics).

The McNair twins, Danielle and Nicolette, and freshman Ashley Tai contributed greatly to the Cardinal triumph by tying with the winning score of 9.825. Freshman all-around competitor Aleeza Yu came up with the second-highest score for the event, earning herself a 9.750.

Here Stanford reached a difficult point in the meet as the first gymnast on the floor event missed her routine, putting the team at a severe disadvantage. The Sun Devils followed this up with top-three performances by Corinne Belkoff (9.850), Katelyn Lentz (9.825) and Mekayla Jones (9.800). Although the Cardinal ultimately lost the event, notable routines were landed by freshman Kaylee Cole (9.775), Tai (9.750) and sophomore twins Nicole and Hailee Hoffman (9.725).

Last up was the beam, an event that Stanford has struggled to win thus far this season. But on Saturday, momentum reigned as the team found itself further surpassing the Sun Devils with a 49.125-48.800 victory. The McNair twins once again tied for first (9.850), this time joined by Senior Rachel Daum and Arizona State’s Beka Conrad. These performances not only led to a season-high team score on the event, but allowed the Cardinal to prevail in the all-around: A Cardinal teammate had missed her routine, and Danielle McNair and Daum had to earn particularly high scores in order to earn the ensuing victory.

The Cardinal will be back in Maples Pavilion on Friday for their last home meet of the regular season against Oregon State. This will additionally be senior night for the four women finishing up their last season on the Farm.

 

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Men’s volleyball drops two to Ohio State https://stanforddaily.com/2017/01/18/mens-volleyball-falls-to-ohio-state-in-weekend-double-matches/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/01/18/mens-volleyball-falls-to-ohio-state-in-weekend-double-matches/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:14:14 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1121548 No. 10 Stanford men’s volleyball (3-2) was edged out in two consecutive matches against No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) this past weekend at Stanford. The defending national champion Buckeyes took both matches in a two-day doubleheader by scores of 3-0, dominating both games.

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No. 10 Stanford men’s volleyball (3-2) was edged out in two consecutive matches against No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) this past weekend at Stanford. The defending national champion Buckeyes took both matches in a two-day doubleheader by scores of 3-0, dominating both games.

These two losses broke a relative high for the Cardinal, which had dashed to a three-game winning streak. Stanford will need to quickly regroup on from these losses, however, as the team opens conference play next.

The first of the two matches against the Buckeyes was held at Maples Pavilion on Friday night. Both teams started out strong, with Ohio State keeping itself just a bit ahead in the first set. Down 10-6, sophomore outside hitter Jordan Ewert notched a kill followed by a block, cutting down the Buckeye lead to 10-8 and allowing the Cardinal to seize momentum.

This touch-and-go continued for the two teams, with Ohio State maintaining a close lead, with the Cardinal coming near with a 15-13 score. At this point, the Buckeyes turned on the heat and managed to slide out of the grasp of their opponents, taking five of the next eight points to increase their lead to 20-16 and force Stanford to call a timeout.

A few long rallies ensued, with Ohio State ultimately prevailing to take the first set 25-23.

The Cardinal once again kept the score tight in the second set, frequently trailing by a single point and even tying it at 13-13. Sophomore opposite Matt Klassen delivered a couple strong blocks, while junior Kyle Dagostino, senior middle blocker Kevin Rakestraw and Ewert kept up a high number of kills. Unfortunately for Stanford, this wasn’t enough, and Ohio State once again claimed the victory with a 25-21 win.

The Buckeyes then started the third set strong, taking an early 10-4 lead and coming out on top with a final score of 25-19 to complete the sweep.

Ohio State finished with 44 kills on the evening — as compared to just 26 by Stanford — and hit .403 to the Cardinal’s meager .157.

On Saturday, the teams faced off again, this time in Burnham Pavilion. The Buckeyes started out immediately on a high note with three aces in 10 points, jumping out to a 10-5 lead in the first set. Service would carry the game, as an ace by  fifth-year senior Gabriel Vega soon closed the gap to 10-8.

This trend continued as the two teams went to 15-13 and then 17-15. The Cardinal then tied the game at 19 apiece with two aces from Dagostino and one from Klassen. Ewert soon contributed another ace, and the Cardinal found itself leading 23-22. However, Ohio State’s Miles Johnson managed back-to-back kills in the Buckeyes’ final push to win the opening set 25-23.

Ohio State was once again hot out of the gate in the second, quickly garnering a 5-0 advantage. Stanford managed to narrow the gap over the course of the set, and was able to tie the set at 24-24. The teams traded blows, tying again at 26-26, but Buckeye Christy Blough came up with a kill, allowing his team to pull ahead at the last minute and finish off the set 29-27.

Both teams were fired up for the third set, as Ohio started off strong with a 10-6 lead, but Stanford quickly caught up and decreased it to 14-13. Stanford continued to fight back until the very end, finishing yet another tight set — this time with a final score of 26-24 — and losing the second match of the weekend to the reigning national champions.

Next up, Stanford will take on Pepperdine on Friday in Malibu.

 

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Men’s gymnastics dominates in season opener against Cal https://stanforddaily.com/2017/01/18/mens-gymnastics-dominates-in-season-opener-against-cal/ https://stanforddaily.com/2017/01/18/mens-gymnastics-dominates-in-season-opener-against-cal/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:13:35 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1121508 No. 2 Stanford men’s gymnastics opened up its season with a series of individual and event victories, allowing the team to prevail in the Big Meet against rival No. 8 Cal last Sunday. The competition, held in Berkeley, ended with an all-around score of 418.100 for the Cardinal and 403.150 for the Golden Bears, although Stanford remained comfortable throughout the series.

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No. 2 Stanford men’s gymnastics opened up its season with a series of individual and event victories, allowing the team to prevail in the Big Meet against rival No. 8 Cal last Sunday. The competition, held in Berkeley, ended with an all-around score of 418.100 for the Cardinal and 403.150 for the Golden Bears, with Stanford remaining comfortably ahead throughout the series.

The first rotation of the day for the Cardinal was on pommel horse. After starting on a rough note that left the team farther behind than anticipated, senior Akash Modi got the ball rolling with a 15.050 score that ultimately won him a first-place medal.

“I strongly believe we have the most exceptional pommel horse lineup in the country,” sophomore Luke Sturm said about the event. “Our routines have large amounts of difficulty, and while we struggled a bit to get started on pommel horse we have enormous potential to set ourselves apart from other teams on this event.”

Modi’s teammates came to his aid to solidify the event, earning a team score of 66.900. Contributors included sophomore Grant Breckenridge (13.150), freshman Joey Ringer (13.150), senior Drew Willoughby (12.850) and senior Andrew Misiolek (12.700). These performances combined propelled Stanford to take the team title in the event, beating out Cal’s overall score of 64.200.

The second event for the Cardinal provided a tougher contest, but Stanford narrowly prevailed on floor, overtaking Cal 70.250-70.150. Seniors Jordan DeClerk (14.760) and Modi (14.550) claimed first and second in the event. The Cardinal were challenged, as the Golden Bears’ Aaron Mah earned third place with 14.350, while teammate Nicholas Del Junco netted fourth with a 14.250. The event, at this point, was up for grabs, until junior Jacob Barrus secured a 14.200, allowing the Cardinal to slide away with the title.

Next up was vault, which the Cardinal won by strides. Sophomore Barrett Weiss triumphed with a 14.700 in his vault debut. Breckenridge earned second place (14.600) with Modi close behind in third (14.500) as Stanford dominated.

Ultimately, the Golden Bears put up a good fight, with three competitors earning 14.250 scores to tie for fourth, but they were not able to keep up with the Cardinal. The event finished 72.100-70.200 in Stanford’s favor. Having surpassed the halfway point, the Cardinal took on the still rings, once again outdoing their competitors and taking the event title. Sophomore Josiah Eng found himself at the head of the pack with a 14.400. His closest competitor was DeClerk, who obtained second place with 13.700.

The depth of the team was demonstrated as junior Robert Neff got a first on the high bar with a 14.600. Neff’s teammates followed up his routine with second-, third- and fourth-place places. With this, the Cardinal put yet another event under their belts.

The final rotation, parallel bars, was dominated by Modi with a 15.450. Supporting his teammate’s success, Barrus netted a 14.150 for second place. Freshman David Jessen competed for his first time, tallying a 14.000 score that put him in fourth place. At the closure of this event, the Cardinal were unbeaten.

Stanford will have a week to rest before taking on Cal and Washington at the Stanford Open on Saturday in Burnham Pavilion.

 

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Women’s volleyball to take on Denver in first round of NCAA Tournament https://stanforddaily.com/2016/11/30/womens-volleyball-to-take-on-denver-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/ https://stanforddaily.com/2016/11/30/womens-volleyball-to-take-on-denver-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:02:27 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1120533 No. 11 Stanford women’s volleyball (21-7, 9-5 Pac-12) will take on Denver (23-8, 13-3 Summit League) Friday night in Maples Pavilion in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With a win, the Cardinal will advance to the second round on Saturday, also in Maples Pavilion. In total, three matches will be played at Stanford this weekend, which comprise the first two rounds of the tournament.

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No. 11 Stanford women’s volleyball (21-7, 9-5 Pac-12) will take on Denver (23-8, 13-3 Summit League) Friday night in Maples Pavilion in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With a win, the Cardinal will advance to the second round on Saturday, also in Maples Pavilion. In total, three matches will be played at Stanford this weekend, which comprise the first two rounds of the tournament.

Stanford comes into this game on a four-match winning streak and with a higher national ranking, so on paper, the Cardinal have the upper hand. However, this is the postseason, and Denver is a skilled opponent, so a Stanford win will require precision and communication.

The Cardinal and the Pioneers have similar strengths, making the match a tough setup for both teams.

On the defensive end, the two teams match up relatively evenly. Stanford holds a record of about 14.2 digs per set and Denver boasts a slightly higher 14.5.

Of course, defense is one of Stanford’s fortes, as the team features several star defensive players, including fifth-year senior middle blocker Inky Ajanaku, whose 1.51 blocks per set rank eighth in the nation. A double threat, Ajanaku also plays a key offensive role and is second on the team with 2.66 kills per set.

Defensively, she is joined by freshman middle blocker Audriana Fitzmorris, who has racked up 151 total blocks this season, barely trailing Ajanaku’s 154. Her 1.42 blocks per set rank 17th in the nation, and Stanford is one of just two teams to have multiple players in the top 20.

On the attack, the Cardinal will no doubt look to their team leader in kills, freshman outside hitter Kathryn Plummer, who has been a spark offensively this season, tallying nearly 80 more kills than anyone else on the squad.

Stanford does have the edge over Denver with 14.1 kills per set in comparison to the Pioneers’ 13.2, but these statistics don’t show a large gap in talent between the two teams. The Cardinal have also slightly outdone the Pioneers with a .274 attack percentage this season, in comparison to Denver’s .266.

On the whole, Stanford should be wary of Denver’s service, as the Pioneers have tallied 162 aces this season. In fact, the Pioneers have recorded an average of nearly 1.4 aces per set, making this one of their strongest assets.

Should the Cardinal advance to the second round, they will take on either the No. 20 Western Kentucky Lady Toppers (30-2, 14-0 Conference USA) or the Boise State Broncos (25-6, 16-2 Mountain West). Each team won its respective conference title, and the Broncos are currently riding a 14-match win streak, so the Cardinal may have their work cut out for them. However, Stanford owns a 2-0 lifetime record against the Lady Toppers and swept them the last time the teams met in the 2012 postseason.

The Cardinal will begin NCAA Tournament play for the 36th consecutive season on Friday. Both Friday and Saturday’s games will be streamed live on Pac-12.com, with Stanford’s first serve at 7 p.m.

 

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Men’s water polo downed by Cal at Big Splash https://stanforddaily.com/2016/11/13/mens-water-polo-downed-by-cal-at-big-splash/ https://stanforddaily.com/2016/11/13/mens-water-polo-downed-by-cal-at-big-splash/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:54:13 +0000 https://stanforddaily.com/?p=1119781 No. 6 Stanford men’s water polo (12-6, 4-5 MPSF) faced its third consecutive lost on Saturday as No. 3 Cal (18-3, 1-2) downed the Cardinal 11-10. This is the third game in a row that the Cardinal have lost by one goal to a higher-ranked team (the other two being UCLA and Pacific).

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No. 6 Stanford men’s water polo (12-6, 4-5 MPSF) faced its third consecutive lost on Saturday as No. 3 Cal (18-3, 1-2) downed the Cardinal 11-10. This is the third game in a row that the Cardinal have lost by one goal to a higher-ranked team (the other two being UCLA and Pacific).

The two teams played in Berkeley at the annual “Big Splash,” which features the Bay Area rivals. The winner of the game receives the Steve Heaston Trophy as their prize.

Sophomore driver Blake Parrish continued his high-scoring tendencies with an early goal for the Cardinal, putting the first point on the scoreboard for either team. Less than a minute later, the MPSF Player of the Week, junior attacker Luca Cupido, scored Cal’s first goal, evening the score at one apiece.

The first quarter was coming to a close when Stanford earned a penalty shot, which was then blocked by Cal senior goalkeeper Lazar Andric. The Bears then followed this up with a goal by sophomore attacker Johnny Hooper, putting them up 2-1 at the end of the first period.

The second quarter saw some back-and-forth as both teams tried to gain the upper hand. Ultimately, sophomore utility Odysseas Masmanidis put one in for Cal off of an assist by Cupido. With a sense of increasing urgency, Stanford junior driver Cody Smith responded with a goal with less than seven minutes left in the half.

The teams then traded goals again as the half came to a close. Junior defender/utility Nicholas Carniglia put one in for the Bears, only for their lead to once again be cut as Cardinal sophomore driver Nelson Perla-Ward scored another for his squad.

Then, with only 1:25 left in the half, Masmanidis notched his second goal of the game, setting the Bears up 5-3 for halftime.

This Cal momentum continued as the second half got underway, with two goals from Cupido, one goal from Hooper and a goal from Masmanidis in the third period. Both Cupido and Masmanidis had completed hat tricks at this point, and the team found itself ahead 9-3 against Stanford.

The Cardinal finally began to fight back, scoring to decrease their opponents’ lead by one, but Cal senior defender Thomas Carroll managed another point for his team, and their lead was back in place.

Stanford then rallied back with two: a penalty shot put neatly into the net and then a goal by freshman driver Bennett Williams, closing the Bears’ lead to 10-6.

With eight minutes left to play, the Cardinal found themselves down by four and ready to fire in as many shots as possible.

Unfortunately for Stanford, Cal sophomore attacker Vassilis Tzavaras found the net before any of the Cardinal players, putting Cal up 11-6 with 5:47 on the clock.

At this point, senior driver Sam Pfeil began a Cardinal attack, putting one in with 4:25 left. Parrish followed Pfeil’s goal up with two of his own. Smith managed another, putting the Cardinal in close range with a 11-10 disadvantage.

As the game came to a close, the Cardinal were once again unable to put the final goal in to tie the score, and ended up giving away the Steve Heaston Trophy with a 11-10 defeat.

 

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