Stanford 41, Davis 19

Donning the Saturday of parent's weekend was Stanford's match-up with the UC Davis Aggies. Like a previous set of Aggies, the Davis Aggies liked to pick and go around the fringe, much to Stanford's chagrin. While Davis was able to score at least two tries off of such methods, Stanford was not passive at the breakdown. Clear-outs were much better than in previous games, as documented by the stats. Additionally, forward motion was a key element of the game, and the first half showed much continuous play, with offloads and passes to the wing securing a number of Stanford tries. Key try scorers of the game were Ono Nseyo and Nomis Okolo. Trying out a new position as 8-man, Janae Grijalva ran her heart out, proving that she can take it and give it. Also popping up everywhere was yes-woman Alyssa Tennant.
Due to sub confusion and forward illusion, Stanford's lineouts weren't as good as they traditionally have been, but we suspect that prevalence will shoot to the heavens during Stanford's next match-ups in San Diego. Stanford will be playing four 40-min halves, feat. hard work and perspiration.