Stanford Women's Basketball Dominates Clemson on Senior Day

Cardinal cruise to 85-50 victory, led by Nunu Agara's double-double and Hailee Swain's career-high 20 points

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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On Sunday, the Stanford women's basketball team cruised past Clemson by a final score of 85-50 to make for a memorable Senior Day. Stanford junior forward Nunu Agara led the way for the Cardinal with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman point guard Hailee Swain became the youngest Cardinal since Cameron Brink to score 20+ points, finishing with 20 points and five rebounds. Stanford seniors Talana Lepolo, Stavi Papadaki, and Lauren Green were all honored before the game.

Why it matters

This win was crucial for Stanford's NCAA tournament hopes, as they look to build momentum heading into the ACC tournament. The Cardinal are currently on the bubble, and a dominant performance like this could help bolster their resume. Additionally, honoring the team's seniors on Senior Day is always a special occasion.

The details

Stanford jumped out to a 23-14 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring Clemson 28-14 in the second quarter to take a 51-28 lead into halftime. The Cardinal continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 26-13 in the third quarter to extend their lead to 77-41. Agara and Swain were the standouts for Stanford, with Agara recording a double-double and Swain setting a career-high with 20 points.

  • On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Stanford women's basketball played Clemson on Senior Day.

The players

Nunu Agara

Stanford junior forward who led the team with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Hailee Swain

Stanford freshman point guard who scored a career-high 20 points, becoming the youngest Cardinal since Cameron Brink to reach that mark.

Talana Lepolo

Stanford senior who was honored on Senior Day.

Stavi Papadaki

Stanford senior who was honored on Senior Day.

Lauren Green

Stanford senior who was honored on Senior Day.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, I think just trusting my work and it also really helps that my teammates and my coaches believe in me. So, I don't have to do much thinking and just went out there and played with my teammates.”

— Hailee Swain, Stanford freshman point guard (on3.com)

“I can't say enough about the work that Hailee has put in. I mean, you saw the growth in her game out there today. She's, you know, playing the 2, running the 1, attacking in transition, playing in the half court, playing great defense. You know, she, her passing, Hailee is a worker, you know going three for six from three. There have been times when maybe her numbers weren't great and teams were daring her to shoot and she's in that gym working and hard work pays off and you saw it today.”

— Kate Paye, Stanford head coach (on3.com)

What’s next

Stanford will face Miami in the ACC tournament on Wednesday, March 4th at 8:00 AM PT on ACC Network.

The takeaway

This dominant win on Senior Day showcases Stanford's potential as they head into the ACC tournament. The Cardinal's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense will make them a tough out for any opponent, and they'll look to ride this momentum to secure an NCAA tournament berth.