Cameron Brink's 23 rebounds, 25 factors energy No. 4 Stanford previous No. 11 Oregon State 67-63

Cameron Brink had a career-high 23 rebounds and 25 factors as No 4 Stanford claimed the Pac-12 regular-season title with a 67-63 victory over No. 11 Oregon State on Thursday evening.

Brink, a 6-foot-4 senior ahead, additionally had 4 assists and a blocked shot because the Cardinal (25-4, 14-3) beat Oregon State (22-6, 11-6) for the 14th straight time.

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer gained her 1,211th profession sport. She turned the winningest coach in NCAA basketball historical past on Jan. 21 with a house victory over Oregon State.

The Beavers performed with out main scorer and rebounder Raegan Beers, who missed her fourth straight sport after struggling a damaged nostril in opposition to UCLA on Feb. 16.

With Beers out, the Beavers turned to Talia von Oelhoffen and Timea Gardiner for many of their offense. Von Oelhoffen scored 27 factors, together with a bucket within the paint that minimize the result in 64-62 with 1:02 left.

Talana Lepolo made two free throws with 19.9 seconds remaining to offer Stanford a 66-62 benefit.

Von Oelhoffen made certainly one of two free throws after drawing Brink’s fifth foul, reducing the result in 66-63 with 7.2 seconds left.

Kiki Iriafen, who had 13 factors and 7 rebounds, made the second of two free throws to offer the Cardinal a four-point benefit, primarily sealing the win.

Brink had 13 factors and 14 rebounds within the first half, serving to the Stanford take a 35-26 lead on the break.

BIG PICTURE

Stanford: Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen are maybe the highest ahead mixture within the nation. The Cardinal, who’re concluding their remaining season within the Pac-12 earlier than transferring to the ACC, are a lock to be a top-16 seed and host spot for the primary and second rounds of the NCAA Match.

Oregon State: The Beavers are 1-3 with out Beers within the lineup. Regardless of Thursday’s loss, Oregon State is in good place to be a top-16 seed and host spot for the primary and second rounds of the NCAA Match. The Beavers have 5 wins over ranked opponents.

UP NEXT

Stanford: At Oregon on Saturday.

Oregon State: Host California on Saturday.

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