Stanford Cardinal

Smith: Stanford shoots into Sweet 16

A pep talk from former Stanford star Candice Wiggins convinced the Cardinal to embrace the pressure of their No. 1 seed. Stanford responded by playing its best team ball of the season in the rout of Michigan.

Baylor's Griner named AP Player of the Year

Brittney Griner has had no equal in her stellar career at Baylor. Now she's part of a very select group. The 6-foot-8 senior star earned The Associated Press Player of the Year award for the second straight season Saturday.

Griner headlines WBCA All-America squad

Brittney Griner and Odyssey Sims were joined on the WBCA Coaches' All-America team by Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins, Kayla McBride, Stefanie Dolson, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray.

Griner unanimous pick for AP All-American

Brittney Griner has been in a class by herself all season. Now she's part of a select group.

Stanford first No. 1 to fall as Georgia nets upset

Jasmine Hassell scored six of her 13 points in the final 3 minutes and fourth-seeded Georgia reached the NCAA women's regional finals for the first time since 2004 with a 61-59 victory over top-seeded Stanford on Saturday night.

WCBB - 1 Seed Usually Means Good Things For STAN

This was the 10th 1 seed for Stanford...and only the 3rd time the Cardinal has failed to reach the Final Four.

WCBB - Stanford Rare Early Exit as 1 Seed

Instant Analysis: Georgia 61, Stanford 59

Georgia upended top-seeded Stanford to reach the Elite Eight.

Smith: Cal rises as Stanford falls

On the same night top-seeded Stanford was knocked out of the NCAA tournament, Cal advanced to its first Elite Eight. How's that for a changing of the guard for West Coast women's basketball?