Stanford survived a second-half scare to beat UCLA 71-66 Monday night. UCLA outscored Stanford 25-11 in the third to rally back from a 16-point deficit and hold a one-point lead with just two minutes left in the game. Unfortunately for the Bruins, the Cardinal displayed their championship valor. Stanford hit five free throws and Haley Jones hit a clutch layup to secure the win.
Cameron Brink was spectacular with a 25-point performance, and H. Jones added 18 points, six rebounds and three steals in the Pac-12 showdown.
In Stanford’s 5-point win tonight, Cameron Brink broke the program record for the most made free throws without a miss in one game, going 15-for-15 from the line.
Free throws matter, kids.
(H/t @ESPNStatsInfo)
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) February 21, 2023
For UCLA, it was a bittersweet result with a spectacular comeback falling just short. The Bruins got good games from Charisma Osborne and Kiki Rice, who both scored 11 points. Londynn Jones continued her impressive 2023 run as she led the team in points with 14 off the bench.
The victory improves Stanford’s conference record to 14-2, while the Bruins are now a full game back of Arizona for the fourth seed in the Pac-12.
Stanford looked like the superior team during the first half. They…
