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Freshman Joslyn Tinkle did not play at all and Jayne Appel and JJ Hones had only limited playing time during the Stanford women's 104-57 exhibition basketball victory over Division II UC San Diego on Sunday.
"I'm just glad the exhibitions are over," said Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer, who was relieved no players were hurt.
Tinkle, a McDonald's All-American who is expected to get significant playing time in the Cardinal's frontcourt this season, was not in uniform because of a bruised foot and an eye infection. VanDerveer was uncertain whether she would play in the season opener on Friday, Nov. 13 at Old Dominion or the road game against Rutgers two days later.
"I hope so," VanDerveer said. "I think both are short-term things."
It was not particularly encouraging to see Appel's left knee and calf wrapped for Sunday's game, but she started the game and finished with 10 points an four rebounds in 16 minutes of action. She will have to play her way back into shape as she looked a little sluggish after spending much of the offseason recovering from knee surgery. She added a strained calf this week in practice.
VanDerveer said Appel's limited playing time was a precaution, which was also the case for Hones. VanDerveer figures both will be ready for extended playing time against Old Dominion.
"As long as they can go, we'll use them," VanDerveer said.
Hones, who had surgery to repair a torn anterior-cruciate ligament last December, played just 12 minutes as she continues to regain full mobility, but she was 3-for-3 on her three-point attempts, an important contribution for a Stanford team that needs more perimeter threats.
Even with a limited Appel, Stanford controlled the frontcourt, with Kayla Pedersen and Nneka Ogwumike dominating the smaller Tritons. Ogwumike was 11-for-12 from the field while collecting 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Pedersen had 20 points and 15 boards. VanDerveer again mentioned the dramatic improvement Ogwumike has made since last season.
"It's like night and day," she said.
The frontcourt is Stanford's strength, but VanDerveer was most pleased with her team's guard play in the two exhibitions, Melanie Murphy was one of the bright spots in the backcourt, getting 17 points and five assists off the bench Sunday after having 12 assists in the Cardinal's previous exhibition game.
The Cardinal's first home game is Nov. 19 against Pepperdine.
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