Over the years, I have learned to not expect much from early season games.

I am all about the emotion and it is very rare to see that until the end of season.

However, last night’s Stanford/Connecticut women’s basketball game was an exception.

Riding a 47-game winning streak, UConn came in trying to avoid another streak-busting loss.

You see, back in 2010, on this same court, the Cardinal ended the Huskies’ 90-game unbeaten streak.

UConn seemed in control much of the night, but every time they extended the lead Stanford would roar back to close the gap.

Down three with less than two seconds remaining, Stanford’s Amber Orrange hit a 3-pointer from the corner to send the game to overtime.

Stanford outscored Connecticut by two in the extra stanza setting off a raucous celebration.

I. usually, use a wide angle to photograph the post game celebration, but last night I stuck with my 70-200 zoom and I was happy with the results.

My favorite snap came as Stanford’s leading scorer for the night, Lili Thompson, savored the moment with her family.