STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford s length and physical style took California right out of its rhythm and helped the Cardinal run away from their local rival.
Tara VanDerveer pulled each of her star post players aside and asked them to stay within themselves and play to their strengths. Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen made all the right decisions two days after a rare loss. Brink had 19 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocked shots, and No. 4 Stanford beat No. 7 UCLA 80-60 on Sunday.
Nikita Kucherov had three goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Tuesday night. Kucherov scored on a one-timer from the right circle late in the first period. “He’s a pleasure to watch every night and he’s definitely worth the price of admission,” Lightning coach Jon Cooper said.