[81alum]

Preview:

We take on Cal State Northridge on Wednesday night.  CSUN is coming off an opening loss to Cal on Monday, 86-56.  They are headed to Arizona after us, so their scheduling threw them up against 3 Pac 12 schools to start their season.

Last year CSUN was 9-19.  This year CSUN against Cal was led by 2 graduate students, 6'1" Tess Amundson, and 5'6" Jordyn Jackson.  Each of them showed the willingness to successfully shoot the three ball.  These two very experienced players also led the team last season.  Amundson had a whopping 49% three point shooting average (56/114), so she needs to be defended!   She led Div I nationally last year in three point shooting percentage. (Watch # 15!) This year her little sister Laney is transferring in to join the team, so we had better hope that she shoots less than 49%!

Beyond a player who has a phenomenal three point shot, I can't tell from the stats what the character of this team is.  On paper, it does not look to be as strong a team even as SDSU, which they apparently did not play last year.

Interesting how much CSUN is sacrificing to play us:

"Not often do you get to add the second-ranked team to your schedule, three weeks before opening day," Mitchell said. "Some scheduling conflicts and timing allowed it to work out for both parties. My respect for (Stanford head coach) Tara (VanDerveer) was a critical element to agree to play the game. We are excited for the opportunity to compete against one of the top programs in the country."

To make it possible to play us, CSUN had to reclassify a game it was sure to win to become an exhibition, thus making room in its schedule for us.  So they subtracted a win and probably added a loss so they could play this game.  They must view the experience as valuable to take a hit to their win/loss column.

The most interesting thing may be seeing if Tara changes the starters or experiments with new combinations of players, in the wake of whatever she has learned about the team so far.

[81alum]

Preview:

We take on Cal State Northridge on Wednesday night.  CSUN is coming off an opening loss to Cal on Monday, 86-56.  They are headed to Arizona after us, so their scheduling threw them up against 3 Pac 12 schools to start their season.

Last year CSUN was 9-19.  This year CSUN against Cal was led by 2 graduate students, 6'1" Tess Amundson, and 5'6" Jordyn Jackson.  Each of them showed the willingness to successfully shoot the three ball.  These two very experienced players also led the team last season.  Amundson had a whopping 49% three point shooting average (56/114), so she needs to be defended!   She led Div I nationally last year in three point shooting percentage. (Watch # 15!) This year her little sister Laney is transferring in to join the team, so we had better hope that she shoots less than 49%!

Beyond a player who has a phenomenal three point shot, I can't tell from the stats what the character of this team is.  On paper, it does not look to be as strong a team even as SDSU, which they apparently did not play last year.

Interesting how much CSUN is sacrificing to play us:

"Not often do you get to add the second-ranked team to your schedule, three weeks before opening day," Mitchell said. "Some scheduling conflicts and timing allowed it to work out for both parties. My respect for (Stanford head coach) Tara (VanDerveer) was a critical element to agree to play the game. We are excited for the opportunity to compete against one of the top programs in the country."

To make it possible to play us, CSUN had to reclassify a game it was sure to win to become an exhibition, thus making room in its schedule for us.  So they subtracted a win and probably added a loss so they could play this game.  They must view the experience as valuable to take a hit to their win/loss column.

The most interesting thing may be seeing if Tara changes the starters or experiments with new combinations of players, in the wake of whatever she has learned about the team so far.

[WBB fan]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

[WBB fan]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

[PVTree]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

I'm planning on going to the game if I can get a ticket. :)

[PVTree]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

I'm planning on going to the game if I can get a ticket. :)

[WBB fan]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

I'm plannin on going to the game if I can get a ticket. :)

If you message me with your phone number, I can transfer a ticket. I have 4:tix, happy to have used.

[WBB fan]

I'm bummed that I won't be able to see this game, either in person or on a screen -- we'll be out of town in a remote location. Note that Stanford is on an intense streak of games here, not in terms of high quality of opponents, but in terms of # of games. We had SD State on the 7th, then move on to CSUN on the 9th, Pacific on the 11th, Portland on the 13th, and Cal Poly on the 16th. In short, five games in 10 days. And then, four days later, South Carolina. Our team will have been tested before South Carolina, at least re endurance.

I'm plannin on going to the game if I can get a ticket. :)

If you message me with your phone number, I can transfer a ticket. I have 4:tix, happy to have used.

[CompSci87]

It looks like I will be able to capture the video and upload again.

I don't have tech to capture the UOP game on Friday, though. It's on the WCC's web site.

[CompSci87]

It looks like I will be able to capture the video and upload again.

I don't have tech to capture the UOP game on Friday, though. It's on the WCC's web site.

[81alum]

For any Cardboarders who are at the game, Bob and I and others frequently meet at halftime to chat about how the game is going, and other Cardboarders are welcome.  We usually meet on the concourse between the upper and lower parts of section 7--the flag end of the pavilion--and then traipse down the stairs to talk in the quieter environs of the outer ring for a few minutes.  It is fun to meet other Cardboarders in person, so hope to see you all there!

[81alum]

For any Cardboarders who are at the game, Bob and I and others frequently meet at halftime to chat about how the game is going, and other Cardboarders are welcome.  We usually meet on the concourse between the upper and lower parts of section 7--the flag end of the pavilion--and then traipse down the stairs to talk in the quieter environs of the outer ring for a few minutes.  It is fun to meet other Cardboarders in person, so hope to see you all there!

[BobK]

I can't make weekeday games often so not there tonight but pleease join 81.

[BobK]

I can't make weekeday games often so not there tonight but pleease join 81.

[81alum]

All 15 warming up normally.

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Band is here, and 20 minutes before the game there are no more than 200 others present.  That might actually be optimistic.  I hope there will be a lot of on time and late arrivals coming after the work day traffic.

[81alum]

All 15 warming up normally.

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Band is here, and 20 minutes before the game there are no more than 200 others present.  That might actually be optimistic.  I hope there will be a lot of on time and late arrivals coming after the work day traffic.

[petersalas]

My husband is out of town so we weren’t able to make it… hopefully the person our tickets were given to are there to fill our seats and cheer the team on.. I’ll be streaming it from home!

All 15 warming up normally.

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Band is here, and 20 minutes before the game there are no more than 200 others present.  That might actually be optimistic.  I hope there will be a lot of on time and late arrivals coming after the work day traffic.

[petersalas]

My husband is out of town so we weren’t able to make it… hopefully the person our tickets were given to are there to fill our seats and cheer the team on.. I’ll be streaming it from home!

All 15 warming up normally.

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Band is here, and 20 minutes before the game there are no more than 200 others present.  That might actually be optimistic.  I hope there will be a lot of on time and late arrivals coming after the work day traffic.

[81alum]

I have actually been hand counting, and it has filled in Some.  About 350+ just before tip.

[81alum]

I have actually been hand counting, and it has filled in Some.  About 350+ just before tip.

[CompSci87]

Looks like more now. I got here just in time for tip.

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Nice drive and finish by Lepolo. 12-3 at first timeout.

[CompSci87]

Looks like more now. I got here just in time for tip.

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Nice drive and finish by Lepolo. 12-3 at first timeout.

[martyup]

I wish Tara would not have pulled Cameron after only 2 minutes.  She picked up an offensive foul on a questionable call, but she has been keeping her fouling down so far.  I say let her play more.  She's earned it.

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One of these refs is whistle happy.  That was a clean block by Demetre.

[martyup]

I wish Tara would not have pulled Cameron after only 2 minutes.  She picked up an offensive foul on a questionable call, but she has been keeping her fouling down so far.  I say let her play more.  She's earned it.

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One of these refs is whistle happy.  That was a clean block by Demetre.

[BostonCard]

Given how much we are switching now, it's almost like we are playing a match-up zone defense.

BC

[BostonCard]

Given how much we are switching now, it's almost like we are playing a match-up zone defense.

BC

[martyup]

CSUN is playing very aggressively.  This is good experience for our young players, but I worry someone might get hurt.

We lead 23-11 at the end of the 1st.

[martyup]

CSUN is playing very aggressively.  This is good experience for our young players, but I worry someone might get hurt.

We lead 23-11 at the end of the 1st.

[BobK]

And for 35 years it’s foul in the first qtr and sit
Brink doing great 2nd qtr

[BobK]

And for 35 years it’s foul in the first qtr and sit
Brink doing great 2nd qtr

[Hoops9092]

Looks like Steph and Ayesha Curry are sitting courtside next to Brink's parents.

[Hoops9092]

Looks like Steph and Ayesha Curry are sitting courtside next to Brink's parents.

[BostonCard]

Iriafen is looking really good.  10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists in 11 minutes.  She looks like she has the athleticism of Fran Belibi but the shooting touch around the basket of Cameron Brink.  Yeah, we have a limited sample size against overmatched opponents, but I think she might be the next breakout star.

BC

[BostonCard]

Iriafen is looking really good.  10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists in 11 minutes.  She looks like she has the athleticism of Fran Belibi but the shooting touch around the basket of Cameron Brink.  Yeah, we have a limited sample size against overmatched opponents, but I think she might be the next breakout star.

BC

[TheFarm07]

With Brink, Betts and Jones on the court together, that two HS #1 and a #3 ranked recruits on the floor together.

Also with 6'4" Brink and 6'7" Betts, that is formidable frontcourt size.

[TheFarm07]

With Brink, Betts and Jones on the court together, that two HS #1 and a #3 ranked recruits on the floor together.

Also with 6'4" Brink and 6'7" Betts, that is formidable frontcourt size.

[martyup]

Gotta like droppin' fiddy on em in 2 quarters.

[martyup]

Gotta like droppin' fiddy on em in 2 quarters.

[BosCard]

With Brink, Betts and Jones on the court together, that two HS #1 and a #3 ranked recruits on the floor together.

Also with 6'4" Brink and 6'7" Betts, that is formidable frontcourt size.

I love the Betts, Brink, Demetre, Jones, Lepolo line up.  The goal is to post up Jones on a tiny guard.  They never quite got there but Demetre hit a three when the pass wasn’t there, Betts hit a layup and Brink swooped in for an offensive rebound.  The sheer size and you can’t stop us nature of the lineup is so fun!

[BosCard]

With Brink, Betts and Jones on the court together, that two HS #1 and a #3 ranked recruits on the floor together.

Also with 6'4" Brink and 6'7" Betts, that is formidable frontcourt size.

I love the Betts, Brink, Demetre, Jones, Lepolo line up.  The goal is to post up Jones on a tiny guard.  They never quite got there but Demetre hit a three when the pass wasn’t there, Betts hit a layup and Brink swooped in for an offensive rebound.  The sheer size and you can’t stop us nature of the lineup is so fun!