Idaho State women’s soccer

Junior goalkeeper Emily Oliver was a clutch performer for Stanford in last year's national title run, and as the Cardinal enters the second round of the postseason she will continue to be a factor between the pipes. (SIMON WARBY/The Stanford Daily)

W. Soccer: Card readies for second-round match against Santa Clara

With their fourth consecutive Pac-12 conference title and fourth consecutive appearance in the NCAA national tournament, the defending NCAA champion women’s soccer team is poised to make yet another title run. After easily advancing into the Round of 16, No. 1 Stanford’s path is blocked by the 17th-ranked Santa Clara Broncos. Stanford faces off against the Broncos in a second round matchup tonight at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at 7 p.m.

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Senior defender Alina Garciamendez (right) proved herself as a clutch playoff performer last year when she scored a goal in the national semifinal against Florida State. She will help Stanford begin its defense of the 2011 NCAA title tonight when it opens the postseason against Idaho State. (AVI BAGLA/The Stanford Daily)

W. Soccer: NCAA title defense begins tonight against Idaho State

After a tight victory over rival Cal in Berkeley last weekend granted the No. 1 Cardinal (17-1-1 Pac-12) its fourth consecutive undefeated Pac-12 season, Stanford must now refocus as it turns its eyes toward the real prize, an NCAA title. On Friday the defending national champions and overall No. 1 seed welcome Idaho State (11-5-3) for the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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