Jones’ 18 points, 16 rebounds lead No. 2 Stanford by Arizona
Arizona forward Esmery Martinez (12) steals the ball from Stanford guard Haley Jones (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tony Avelar]
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones had 18 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and five assists, and second-ranked Stanford picked up its defense after the first quarter and rolled past No. 15 Arizona 73-57 in a showdown of the 2021 national champion Cardinal and NCAA runner-up Wildcats. Francesca Belibi contributed season-bests of 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Stanford, which held Arizona to seven second-quarter points on the way to winning its 10th straight game. Jade Loville scored 12 for a Wildcats team that came in averaging 81.2 points per game.
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Arizona forward Esmery Martinez (12) takes a 3-point shot over Stanford guard Haley Jones (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Arizona guard Kailyn Gilbert (15) shoots over Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Stanford guard Haley Jones, right, looks to shoot against Arizona guard Helena Pueyo (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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