Lady Beavs can clinch the Pac-12 tonight. I read they are 0-28 all-time at Stanford. Is that right? If so, that is crazy. More Beav incompetence that hopefully comes to an end tonight.

Also, correct me if I’m wrong, but weren’t 2 of their 3 losses when Wiese got hurt? And the other just a 3 point loss to Tennessee. That’s impressive. I think this is a final 4 team based on how they’ve played. Unlike last year, they are more consistent and seem ready for bigger challenges this year. Tonight’s a big one and great test. I think the Beavs are the better team, but given their track record at Stanford it’s hard to pick them. Still, I think they eek out a close win.

8pm on Pac-12 network.

8pm on Pac-12 ESPNU.

The Beavs don’t play well on ESPNU, in general, and then there’s the fact everyone is chalking up the home games as automatic wins. The Beavs could get ambushed if they don’t come out ready to play from the start. Energy levels early in games have been poor and concerning. Payton needs to score more.

I know there are sites putting the Beavs in the tourney, but I still think they need to win the next four games to guarantee that. 3 out of 4 will put them on the cusp, and I think  USC is the best shot at a road win. Nothing has changed of late, and I think the slow starts and eyeball test say NIT team, so I expect some tripping up down the stretch, but we’ll see.

Go Beavs.

7pm on Pac-12