Jones leads No. 2 Stanford women past No. 21 Creighton
Stanford guard Talana Lepolo brings the ball up against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Chiu]
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones had 16 points and eight assists, freshman Talana Lepolo scored a season-best 17 and No. 2 Stanford beat 21st-ranked Creighton 72-59 for its seventh straight victory. Cameron Brink added 14 points and 16 rebounds in the final non-conference game for the Cardinal ahead of their Pac-12 opener at Maples Pavilion on Friday against rival California. Lauren Jensen scored 18 points to lead cold-shooting Creighton, held to 36% from the field in the first meeting between the programs.
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Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) looks to pass while being defended by Creighton guard Rachael Saunders (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) blocks a shot attempt by Creighton guard Morgan Maly during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Stanford guard Haley Jones, left, looks to pass the ball while being defended by Creighton guard Morgan Maly (30) and guard Molly Mogensen (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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