Stanford clinches at least a share of the Pac-12 title with latest win

PALO ALTO-- With Arizona State coming to town, the No. 3 Stanford Cardinal were looking to avenge their loss to Arizona, while also sending their two seniors Cameron Brink and Hannah Jump out with a win.

The game was tightly contested through the first quarter with the Sun Devils actually leading by a score of 15-13, but Stanford exploded in the second quarter outscoring them 23-8. Kiki Iriafen led the way on Sunday, dropping 22 points and 20 rebounds, as Stanford went on to win by a score of 81-67. The win moves Stanford's record to 24-4 on the year, and also clinches at least a share of the Pac-12 title.

As indicated in their social media post, it marks their 27th Pac-12 title, and will also be their last following the latest wave of conference realignment that will see Stanford go to the ACC. If Stanford wins their last two games against Oregon State and Oregon, they will clinch the top seed in the Pac-12 tournament. 

"If you look right up there where it says 'conference championships,' that spot is waiting for 2024," Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer said to the crowd after the game, pointing to the rafters. "And we're not done."

Stanford fans were also teased a bit after the game, as Cameron Brink who is a projected top-2 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft revealed she may not declare just yet.

"So, I'm sure all of you are wondering, as far as my decision goes to stay next year or enter the draft, I'm still undecided," Brink said.

Stanford will head up to Corvallis to take on No. 9 Oregon State on Thursday.