Stanford's Tara VanDerveer gets win No. 900

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico --

Tara VanDerveer became nostalgic after reaching another coaching milestone.

VanDerveer became the fifth women's head coach to reach 900 victories with No. 6 Stanford's 83-59 win over Florida Gulf Coast at the Hardwood Tournament of Hope on Wednesday night, and she was grateful for the support she had over the years.

"It goes fast," the Hall of Famer said. "I can remember my first game and different games in different places. Obviously, some really big games, it goes really fast. I'm very thankful for the places I coached, the assistants I worked with, the athletic directors I worked for. The outstanding players I coached. The fabulous fans at Idaho, Ohio State and Stanford. I live a blessed life."

The Hall of Fame coach was presented with a game ball after the final buzzer and the players held up signs with "900" written on them.

Chiney Ogwumike led the Cardinal (6-1) with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Mikaela Ruef added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Both were on the team when VanDerveer won No. 800 in 2010.

VanDerveer, 60, is 748-153 at Stanford with two national titles after spending two seasons at Idaho, then five at Ohio State. She also coached the 1996 American Olympic gold medalists.

Short list NCAA women's coaches with 900 or more career victories: Name Record Pat Summitt 1098-208 x-Sylvia Hatchell 908-321 x-Vivian Stringer 905-333 Jody Conradt 900-309 x-Tara Van Derveer 900-204 x- Active