12-19-2025, 10:47 PM
Got to like the FIGHT in this team!
WBB Stanford 67 -- UW 62
12-19-2025, 11:22 PM
The good news is we beat a ranked team without our best player and we overcame an 8 point deficit at the start of the 4th quarter.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip.
The good news is we beat a ranked team without our best player and we overcame an 8 point deficit at the start of the 4th quarter.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip.
12-19-2025, 11:37 PM
(12-19-2025, 11:22 PM)martyup Wrote: The good news is we beat a ranked team without our best player and we overcame an 8 point deficit at the start of the 4th quarter.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
On the other hand: We only had 10 turnovers to their 16, resulting in Stanford getting 18 points from turnovers to UW's 8. Despite the absence of Agara, we had 30 points in the paint to their 22. We had 11 fast break points to their 0 and our bench had 17 points compared to their 11. So yes there is work to do, but this was a GREAT team win with many players showing growth. Kudos to Coach Paye for putting the team in a position to win without our best player.
Cheers,
Pete F.
(12-19-2025, 11:22 PM)martyup Wrote: The good news is we beat a ranked team without our best player and we overcame an 8 point deficit at the start of the 4th quarter.
The bad news is we only shot 3-13 from beyond the arc, we only had 9 assists on 25 made baskets, and we were out rebounded 29-36.
On the other hand: We only had 10 turnovers to their 16, resulting in Stanford getting 18 points from turnovers to UW's 8. Despite the absence of Agara, we had 30 points in the paint to their 22. We had 11 fast break points to their 0 and our bench had 17 points compared to their 11. So yes there is work to do, but this was a GREAT team win with many players showing growth. Kudos to Coach Paye for putting the team in a position to win without our best player.
Cheers,
Pete F.
12-19-2025, 11:54 PM
Lots of credit to go to virtually everyone who played. I think that Shay's energy was crucial at times, creating turnovers and disrupting Washinton's defense. Perhaps worth noting, on the stat sheet she had the highest +/- of everyone (13, with Swain #2 at 9, t hen Lara at 7)
Great win, a really, really big one for this team. I loved the grit in the 4th quarter, they just got in there and made things happen.
Great win, a really, really big one for this team. I loved the grit in the 4th quarter, they just got in there and made things happen.
Lots of credit to go to virtually everyone who played. I think that Shay's energy was crucial at times, creating turnovers and disrupting Washinton's defense. Perhaps worth noting, on the stat sheet she had the highest +/- of everyone (13, with Swain #2 at 9, t hen Lara at 7)
Great win, a really, really big one for this team. I loved the grit in the 4th quarter, they just got in there and made things happen.
Great win, a really, really big one for this team. I loved the grit in the 4th quarter, they just got in there and made things happen.
12-20-2025, 05:10 AM
Second game in a row holding opponent scoreless for five minutes at start of 4Q - I can get used to that trend!
Second game in a row holding opponent scoreless for five minutes at start of 4Q - I can get used to that trend!
12-20-2025, 12:20 PM
(12-19-2025, 11:54 PM)WBB fan Wrote: Lots of credit to go to virtually everyone who played. I think that Shay's energy was crucial at times, creating turnovers and disrupting Washinton's defense. Perhaps worth noting, on the stat sheet she had the highest +/- of everyone (13, with Swain #2 at 9, t hen Lara at 7)
I was glad to hear Kate bring this up in the presser.
UW's coach is very, very good (just ask the younger Ogwumikes) and we needed to shake things up.
(12-19-2025, 11:54 PM)WBB fan Wrote: Lots of credit to go to virtually everyone who played. I think that Shay's energy was crucial at times, creating turnovers and disrupting Washinton's defense. Perhaps worth noting, on the stat sheet she had the highest +/- of everyone (13, with Swain #2 at 9, t hen Lara at 7)
I was glad to hear Kate bring this up in the presser.
UW's coach is very, very good (just ask the younger Ogwumikes) and we needed to shake things up.
12-20-2025, 08:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-20-2025, 09:22 PM by stopandpop.)
(12-19-2025, 08:54 PM)2006alum Wrote: As expected, defensive battle and we're tied at the half. We're some sloppy passes away from having a solid lead. If there's one skill our whole team needs to work on, it's passing the ball inside. I think a lot of times when we play "pass around the perimeter" it'd because no one feels confident getting it inside.
All that said, we definitely benefited from have Sellers on the bench with two fouls for most of the first half.
We've seen this (passing around the perimeter) all season. You are right about the look of 'no confidence', but I have to believe this is more of a Coach Paye issue rather than the players. Frankly, I have no idea why Somfai (and when she's in), Eschmeyer even bother to post up, because 95% of the time they are not getting the ball.
It's become very painful to watch Stanford's offense. The Stanford players have to work so hard to find the (narrow) openings where they can drive or create enough space to shoot. The lack of post presence and the lack of strong screening in this particular offense only adds to the challenge and yet the team found a way to win, just as they found a way to win against Cal.
Defense is clearly carrying Stanford at this point in the season. The 10 steals are a partial reflection of that, but I also think the insertion of Shay Ijiwoye helped fuel a comeback when Washington seemed poised to put real distance from the Cardinal. I also saw something encouraging from Swain. She oftentimes starts fast and then fades as the game goes along. Last night she started slow, but came on in the 3rd. and especially the 4th. quarter. Similarly Ogden. Somfai played a poor foul prone first half, but made her presence felt in both the 3rd. and 4th. quarters and became more aggressive; something Stanford needs if they are to stay in games with ACC opponents. Those 3 or 4 'bunnies' she missed at the rim will be regularly falling by mid-January.
And all this with Agara not playing.
I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism. Having said that, I am very encouraged by the fact that the players are fighting for each other and collectively, their overall defense is looking good.
A good win.
(This post was last modified: 12-20-2025, 09:22 PM by stopandpop.)
(12-19-2025, 08:54 PM)2006alum Wrote: As expected, defensive battle and we're tied at the half. We're some sloppy passes away from having a solid lead. If there's one skill our whole team needs to work on, it's passing the ball inside. I think a lot of times when we play "pass around the perimeter" it'd because no one feels confident getting it inside.
All that said, we definitely benefited from have Sellers on the bench with two fouls for most of the first half.
We've seen this (passing around the perimeter) all season. You are right about the look of 'no confidence', but I have to believe this is more of a Coach Paye issue rather than the players. Frankly, I have no idea why Somfai (and when she's in), Eschmeyer even bother to post up, because 95% of the time they are not getting the ball.
It's become very painful to watch Stanford's offense. The Stanford players have to work so hard to find the (narrow) openings where they can drive or create enough space to shoot. The lack of post presence and the lack of strong screening in this particular offense only adds to the challenge and yet the team found a way to win, just as they found a way to win against Cal.
Defense is clearly carrying Stanford at this point in the season. The 10 steals are a partial reflection of that, but I also think the insertion of Shay Ijiwoye helped fuel a comeback when Washington seemed poised to put real distance from the Cardinal. I also saw something encouraging from Swain. She oftentimes starts fast and then fades as the game goes along. Last night she started slow, but came on in the 3rd. and especially the 4th. quarter. Similarly Ogden. Somfai played a poor foul prone first half, but made her presence felt in both the 3rd. and 4th. quarters and became more aggressive; something Stanford needs if they are to stay in games with ACC opponents. Those 3 or 4 'bunnies' she missed at the rim will be regularly falling by mid-January.
And all this with Agara not playing.
I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism. Having said that, I am very encouraged by the fact that the players are fighting for each other and collectively, their overall defense is looking good.
A good win.
(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
(12-21-2025, 11:46 AM)jonnyss Wrote:(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
This. Honestly, I have started to get a chuckle out of the times she's vaguely flattened a defender, been called for the foul, and had this completely innocent "who, me?!" look, or, if she knows she messed up, she's grab her cheeks like "oh gosh sorry!" She's very quickly becoming my favorite current era player simply because she's so expressive on court, and totally fearless. It's a great combo, something prior Stanford greats like Wiggins, Chiney, and Brink all had.
(12-21-2025, 11:46 AM)jonnyss Wrote:(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
This. Honestly, I have started to get a chuckle out of the times she's vaguely flattened a defender, been called for the foul, and had this completely innocent "who, me?!" look, or, if she knows she messed up, she's grab her cheeks like "oh gosh sorry!" She's very quickly becoming my favorite current era player simply because she's so expressive on court, and totally fearless. It's a great combo, something prior Stanford greats like Wiggins, Chiney, and Brink all had.
12-21-2025, 03:17 PM
(12-21-2025, 02:12 PM)2006alum Wrote:(12-21-2025, 11:46 AM)jonnyss Wrote:(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
This. Honestly, I have started to get a chuckle out of the times she's vaguely flattened a defender, been called for the foul, and had this completely innocent "who, me?!" look, or, if she knows she messed up, she's grab her cheeks like "oh gosh sorry!" She's very quickly becoming my favorite current era player simply because she's so expressive on court, and totally fearless. It's a great combo, something prior Stanford greats like Wiggins, Chiney, and Brink all had.
Somfai made a comment in the postgame interview about how she was getting called for fouls that wouldn't have been called in Australia. I remember Alanna Smith had the same issue at first until she adjusted to NCAA refereeing.
(12-21-2025, 02:12 PM)2006alum Wrote:(12-21-2025, 11:46 AM)jonnyss Wrote:(12-20-2025, 08:52 PM)stopandpop Wrote: I doubt we will see much of Eschmeyer playing any kind of significant role this season, which is extremely unfortunate because (without her), Stanford is a bit on the small side, Nunu (a fierce warrior) is too small to play post and MAS lacks size and athleticism.
imo our starting line-up of lara, nunu, courtney has decent size. at 6'3" to 6'4", depending who's listing, lara doesn't get pushed around. perhaps she knocks opponents down too often, but she's big and strong.
This. Honestly, I have started to get a chuckle out of the times she's vaguely flattened a defender, been called for the foul, and had this completely innocent "who, me?!" look, or, if she knows she messed up, she's grab her cheeks like "oh gosh sorry!" She's very quickly becoming my favorite current era player simply because she's so expressive on court, and totally fearless. It's a great combo, something prior Stanford greats like Wiggins, Chiney, and Brink all had.
Somfai made a comment in the postgame interview about how she was getting called for fouls that wouldn't have been called in Australia. I remember Alanna Smith had the same issue at first until she adjusted to NCAA refereeing.
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