The Sun Devils have improved a lot over the past couple of seasons. Their quick, persistent defense pretty well shut down the perimeter tonight. The Cardinal attempted only six shots from beyond the arc — Taylor, Bonnie and Karlie each made one.
But the Sun Devils were no match for the Cardinal otherwise on either offense or defense. The Cardinal made 54% of their shots — the Sun Devils made 32%.
Taylor was outstanding tonight. Denied at the perimeter, she made four of six strong layups (on Chiney-like moves) and all three of her free throws for a total of 14 points. She also had four assists and five rebounds.
Karlie made good moves on the inside too. She succeeded on one layup and drew fouls on several other attempts. She made six of her seven free throws for a total of 11 points. She also had an assist, a block and a steal.
Lili also scored 11 points on five-of-nine shooting. She also had four assists, two steals and two rebounds.
Mikaela made her usual indispensable contributions — 11 rebounds, five assists, half her free throws (one) and not quite enough points for a double-double (nine).
Here are game reports and commentary:
- Ogwumike's 26 points, 14 rebounds lead No. 4 Stanford women past Arizona St. 80-56 by Bob Baum (Associated Press)
- ASU women’s basketball falls to Stanford by Jeff Metcalf (azcentral sports)
- ASU women’s basketball blown out by Stanford in first home loss of season by Matthew Tonis (the State Press)
- No. 14 Sun Devil WBB Unable to Keep Pace with No. 4 Stanford , the game recap from Arizona State Athletics
- Stanford Pounds Past ASU, the game recap from Stanford Athletics
- WBB: Stanford 80 ASU 56 from the CARDboard
- A Day in the Desert by Wally Mersereau, FBC traveller
The game recap video from Pac-12 Networks,
A video postgame interview of Chiney from Pac-12 Networks,
A gallery of photos by Dave Cortesi,
There are no AP photos, but here are a few by Michael Schennum (azcentral sports):
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