Stanford women's sports dominance

The Stanford Daily is publishing a six-part feature series that explores the strides made by Stanford women’s athletes over the years — and what they continue to accomplish here on a regular basis.

In the first part of the series, published yesterday, Joseph Beyda explores how Stanford women's sports dominance began with an innovative approach in the '70s — an approach that has taken the Cardinal from its first national title in a woman's sport in 1978 to 53, the most in the country, in 35 years.

Click here for Part One.

In the second part of the series, published today, Jana Persky explores the varying levels of support from which Stanford women’s teams benefit. Long-time fans and current athletes and coaches answer the burning question: Why do women’s basketball and soccer games often draw crowds larger than their men’s counterparts, while other teams, like tennis and softball, struggle to attract the same following?

Click here for Part Two.