Stanford Women’s Basketball is on the cusp of national recognition, steadily gathering both wins and Player of the Week honors. The Cardinal’s progress signals growing excitement around their potential to break into the rankings.

Trailing in the bottom of the eighth, the No. 20 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers surged with a five-run rally to defeat Middle Tennessee 9-5 in their series opener. Kyle Hayes’ game-tying homer ignited the comeback at Nick Denes Field.