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Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer surpasses Pat Summitt for most victories in Division I women s basketball with 1,099
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Tara VanDerveer, Stanford celebrate wins record (1:19)
Tara VanDerveer surpasses Pat Summitt for most wins in NCAA women s college basketball (1,099) with a win vs. Pacific, and the Cardinal celebrate the accomplishment. (1:19)
Tara VanDerveer thought of her parents, of her past and present players, and of the fellow coaching legend whose milestone she passed.
No. 1 Stanford s 104-61 victory over Pacific on Tuesday was the 1,099th of VanDerveer s career, giving her the most wins in Division I women s college basketball history.
She was handed the game ball afterward and then given a new jacket, featuring the nickname T-Dawg, by her celebrating players.