On Sunday, the Cardinal defeated Oregon State 65-56, making Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer the winningest coach in college basketball history.
VanDerveer earned his 1,203rd win, one win behind legendary former Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
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Jan. 19, 2024 Stanford University coach Tara VanDerveer smiles as her players celebrate her 1,202nd win as a college coach. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Stanford forward Kiki Iliafen had 36 points and 12 rebounds. Tarana Repolo had 14 points and six assists, and Brooke Demetre had 10 points, three assists and two steals. They were the only Cardinal players to score in double figures.
Vanderveer began her head coaching career at the University of Idaho during the 1978-1979 season, when the University was in the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Association. She coached the Vandals for two seasons before joining Ohio State before the 1980-1981 season.
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Stanford University head coach Tara VanDerveer (right) is congratulated by forward Kiki Eliafen after her team's victory over Oregon State University on January 21, 2024 in Stanford, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
She led Ohio State to three NCAA Tournament appearances in five years. After she led the Buckeyes to a 28-3 record and an Elite Eight appearance, VanDerveer made the jump to Stanford in 1985, and she has been with the Cardinal ever since.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Tara VanDerveer, already one of the greatest coaches in basketball history,” Krzyzewski said in a statement. “This is another milestone to add to an incredible legacy. More important than her incredible numbers and career accomplishments is the positive impact she has had on countless lives as a coach and mentor. Tara continues to be a true guardian of our sport.”
Vandevere won three NCAA championships and appeared in the Final Four 12 times as head coach at Stanford University.
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Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer (left) congratulates Colorado guard Jaylin Sherrod during a game on February 23, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zarbowski/File)
Stanford University is back in contention for the championship. The team made it to the Final Four in 2022, but lost in the second round last season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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