Stanford at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA (Interstat) — The Stanford Cardinal, riding a wave of momentum from a dominant road victory, visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball matchup Sunday at Hank McCamish Pavilion.
Stanford (16-8) arrives after an impressive 86-65 win at Pittsburgh on Thursday, where its star trio shined. Chloe Clardy scored 26 points, Courtney Ogden added 23 points and seven assists, and Lara Somfai filled the stat sheet with 15 points, eight assists and three blocks. The performance snapped a four-game losing skid for the Cardinal.
Clardy, a dynamic guard, has been a consistent force, averaging 16.1 points over her last seven contests. Her backcourt leadership will be central against Georgia Tech’s pressure.
The Yellow Jackets (10-14) look to rebound after a 63-56 home loss to California on Thursday. Their season has been marked by inconsistency, but they boast a potent scorer in Talayah Walker. The guard is coming off an 18-point, 8-rebound effort in a win over Boston College and dropped 24 points in a road victory at Florida State last month. Her ability to create offense is crucial for a team that has struggled at times to score.
Georgia Tech will need a strong defensive effort to contain Stanford’s multifaceted attack. The Cardinal have shown a high ceiling, as evidenced by their recent rout of Pittsburgh, but have also endured stretches of conference road struggles.
For Stanford, this game represents an opportunity to build a winning streak and solidify its postseason resume. For Georgia Tech, it’s a chance to secure a signature conference win at home and halt a slide that has seen them lose five of their last seven.
The game tips off Sunday afternoon in Atlanta. Stanford’s upcoming schedule includes a key homestand against Virginia Tech and Virginia, while Georgia Tech hits the road for two games next week at Clemson and Pittsburgh.