The Gauchos didn't have a chance — the Cardinal was just too big and too strong and defeated them 74-39.
UCSB focussed on defending the post. Sometimes there were seven players in the paint — Jayne, Nneka and five Gauchos. But that didn't work. Jayne and Nneka both got double-doubles — 11 rebounds and 15 points for Jayne, 11 rebounds and 13 points for Nneka. And while the perimeter was open, Jeanette sank three triples, Kayla had two, and Jillian had one.
Other major contributions to the victory were 13 points from Jeanette, 10 from Kayla and nine from Jillian; 11 rebounds by Sarah and nine by Kayla; three blocks by Jayne and two each by Kayla and Sarah.
Although Tara said "We hit our shots, rebounded and took care of the ball really well early on," she also said, " We will have to do a better job on Monday."
In the prior game, #10 San Diego State upset #7 DePaul 76-70 in front of a large crowd of very enthusiastic fans.
- Game reports:
- Stanford Cruises to Second Round with 74-39 Win Over UC Santa Barbara by Bernie Wilson (Associated Press)
- Second-ranked Stanford beats Gauchos in first round of the NCAA women's hoops tournament Palo Alto Online
- Stanford's reward: Play the home team by Michelle Smith (San Francisco Chronicle)
- Stanford women have no trouble with UCSB by Mike McGrath (San Diego Union-Tribune)
- Box score and play-by-play
- Photos (Click to enlarge)
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