Stanford forward Bonnie Samuelson, center, shoots against UC Davis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Stanford won 71-59. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Bonnie Samuelson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 16 Stanford turned back UC Davis 71-59 on Monday to end a two-game losing streak that saw the Cardinal drop out of the top 10 for the first time since Jan. 16, 2009.
Samuelson hit 8 of 13 shots, including 6 of 10 3-pointers, and 8 of 10 free throws. It was the fifth time she had six treys but her previous best scoring game was 21.
Kaylee Johnson added 11 points and 11 rebounds for Stanford (7-4).
Alyson Doherty had 17 points and Sydnee Fipps 13 for the Aggies (4-7).
Celia Marfone's 3 had Davis within 53-49 with 9:05 to go before Stanford had a 12-3 surge, capped by a Samuelson 3, to lead by 12 with 3:18 remaining.
With losses at Chattanooga and Tennessee, the Cardinal dropped to their lowest ranking since they were 16 on Jan. 2, 2006.
Stanford forward Kaylee Johnson (5) shoots over UC Davis forward Sydnee Fipps during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Stanford won 71-59. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Stanford guard Lili Thompson, right, shoots against UC Davis forward Celia Marfone during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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UC Davis' Dani Nafekh, right, is defended by Stanford guard Amber Orrange (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Stanford forward Bonnie Samuelson (41) passes the ball as UC Davis forward Celia Marfone defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Stanford forward Erica Payne, from left, forward Bonnie Samuelson and guard Karlie Samuelson (44) celebrate after Stanford beat UC Davis in an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Stanford won 71-59. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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