Here is my analysis of where Stanford stands right now with a national No. 2 ranking but a projection to be a No. 10 seed in the postseason. The Cardinal face a tough final stretch starting with a road series at an average USC team that is still capable of an upset win.
https://stanford.rivals.com/news/big-hits-carry-cardinal-back-to-no-2-national-ranking
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