A big day for the Cardinal

Yesterday was a big day for the Cardinal and their fans:

• Candice broke Lisa Leslie's Pac-10 career scoring record.
  
  Tara spoke for all of us, “That's a tremendous accomplishment and it could not happen to a better person, a better basketball player, a better leader.” (Read more ... )
  
  
• The Cardinal clinched the Pac-10 season title.
  
  Stanford outplayed Washington State in every possible way: they shot effectively, rebounded well and held the Cougar offense in check throughout the game. (Read more ... )
  
  
• Cal's loss to Washington gave us sole possession of the title.
  
  The hallmark of Cal's impressive run through the Pac-10 this season has been the Bears' ability to stay steady and composed. With the exception of two losses to Stanford, they had been unflinching in their ability to finish, even on days when they didn't bring their best to the floor.But on Sunday in Seattle, the Bears finally flinched and it cost them a share of the conference title they wanted so desperately. (Read more ... )
  
  
• Cy-Fair won the University Interscholastic League 5A State Championship
  
  Big finish for Ogwumike: If you think I'm exaggerating, you haven't seen Nneka Ogwumike play. She's 6-2. She's also quick, smart and instinctive. On both ends of the floor. She's headed for Stanford, and you haven't heard the last of her. (Read more ... )

Among the 675 people in attendance at Pullman was a photographer for the Associated Press.