Nov. 9, 1997

Stanford Defeats Arizona to Clinch Fourth Straight Pac-10 Title

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Third-ranked and defending national champion Stanford clinched its fourth-straight Pac-10 title by sweeping No. 12 Arizona, 15-5, 15-6, 15-6, here Sunday afternoon. Stanford improved to 24-2, 15-0 in the league, with its 19th consecutive victory. Arizona dropped to 17-5 and 9-5.

Stanford was led by All-American senior Kristin Folkl who recorded 14 kills and 12 digs and sophomore Kerri Walsh who hit .429 (12-3-21). Overall, the Cardinal outhit Arizona .436-.195.

For the Wildcats, senior outside hitter Carrie Penfield had 12 kills and senior setter Michaela Ebben tallied 35 assists.

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