Stanford Women's Basketball Defeats Florida State 77-61

Cardinal junior forwards Nunu Agara and Courtney Ogden lead the way in much-needed road win

Feb. 25, 2026 at 2:48am

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The Stanford women's basketball team defeated Florida State 77-61 on the road in Tallahassee on Sunday. Junior forward Nunu Agara led the Cardinal with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while junior wing Courtney Ogden added 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Florida State junior guard Solé Williams scored 17 points in the loss. The win improves Stanford's record to 17-12 overall and 6-10 in the ACC, while Florida State falls to 9-19 overall and 4-12 in the conference.

Why it matters

This was a much-needed win for Stanford as they try to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. The Cardinal have struggled at times this season, but this victory on the road against a conference opponent could provide a boost as they look to finish the regular season strong.

The details

Stanford got off to a strong start, leading 23-14 after the first quarter. Agara had 9 points in the opening frame, while Ogden scored 8. The Cardinal extended their lead to 41-22 at halftime, with Agara and Ogden continuing to lead the way. Florida State made a push in the third quarter, outscoring Stanford 21-13, but the Cardinal regained control in the fourth to secure the 77-61 victory. Lara Somfai scored 8 of her 15 points in the final period to help seal the win for Stanford.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22nd.
  • Stanford led 23-14 at the end of the 1st quarter.
  • Stanford led 41-22 at halftime.
  • Stanford led 54-43 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
  • The final score was Stanford 77, Florida State 61.

The players

Nunu Agara

Stanford junior forward who led the team with 22 points and 14 rebounds.

Courtney Ogden

Stanford junior wing who scored 21 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists.

Solé Williams

Florida State junior guard who scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“It was the kind of basketball they've been hoping to play all season long. It was really a legitimate get it right game for the Cardinal.”

— Ben Parker, Author

What’s next

Stanford has two regular season games remaining, both at home. The first of those will be on Thursday at 7:00 PM PT against an opponent to be determined.

The takeaway

This win could be a turning point for Stanford as they try to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. The Cardinal showed they can play strong, balanced basketball on both ends of the floor, which will be crucial as they look to finish the season strong and potentially earn a postseason berth.