After a two-game road stint on the East Coast that resulted in Stanford going 1-1, the Cardinal returned home to the Bay Area to take on rival Cal in Berkeley. This game meant a lot for both teams, as it could restore a glimmer of hope for Stanford’s tournament chances, or propel Cal’s odds even further.
A win for Stanford would have meant more than just in the tournament. A win over a rival, along keeping their 16-year streak of not getting swept by Cal alive and well, plus a road win over a bubble team would be huge for the Cardinal.
Luckily for the Bears, they were the one that came away happy on Saturday, returning the favor of sweeping their rivals after Stanford took both regular season games (and an ACC tourney win) against Cal a year ago…