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Women's college basketball has been highlighted by the dominance of teams like South Carolina and with the Pac-12 Conference particularly shining with six ranked teams.

Stanford kicker Joshua Karty hit the go-ahead field goal with less than 6 minutes left, and the Cardinal defense shut out Washington State in the second half in a gritty 10-7 victory

Michael Penix Jr. threw four touchdown passes and No. 5 Washington held off a fierce comeback attempt to beat Stanford 42-33 for its 15th straight win.

UCLA looks to return to its winning ways on Saturday when it hosts Stanford in one of the top Pac-12 Conference matchups. Here is this weekend's breakdown.

Wayne Taulapapa rushed for a career-high 120 yards and one touchdown, Washington sacked Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee eight times and forced two fumbles, and the 18th-ranked Huskies beat the Cardinal 40-22.

Cameron Brink scored 24 points and Lexie Hull added 21 to help No. 2 Stanford rally to beat Utah 83-73. Stanford trailed by seven at the half before outscoring the Utes 53-36 in the final 20 minutes.

Brandon Angel and Spencer Jones each scored 16 points and Stanford used a 23-0 second-half run to beat Washington State 62-57 in a game delayed 75 minutes due to COVID testing.

Washington and Oregon are set to renew their rivalry Saturday. The Utes can take a big step toward locking up a spot in the Pac-12 title game with a win on Friday night at Stanford.

Stanford plays at No. 22 Arizona State in the Pac-12's top game this week. Both teams are coming off impressive wins. Pac-12 North Leader Oregon State plays at Washington State.

Outgoing Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott was very proud to be in San Antonio to celebrate the conference’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship since 1992.