Last year, Janel McCarville led Minnesota in just about every statistical category. This year, the Gophers look to present a more balanced attack.

Even without Jamie Broback, the Gophs ran eight players yesterday, and six of them ended up in double figures. The result: an unexpected win over Stanford.

"We found our identity today," coach Borton said. "This is a team by committee."

The game featured a display of great post play, from Stanford's Newlin and Smith, and Minnesota's Podominick, Williams, and Lacey. "I guess it was kind of a post player’s game all around," said coach TV.

Minnesota had no one who could stop Candice Wiggins, or even stay within a furlong of her in any foot race for a loose ball. But the defense-by-committee worked well enough to hold Candice to 21, and Wiggins simply didn't get enough help. At times during the second half, she was visibly upset with some of her less experienced teammates.

"A loss doesn't make or break our season at all," Wiggins said after the game.