Article 6J17K Tara VanDerveer sets college basketball record with 1,203rd coaching win

Tara VanDerveer sets college basketball record with 1,203rd coaching win

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  • 70-year-old first became a head coach when she was 24
  • Record set as Stanford defeat Oregon State 65-56

Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history on Sunday, passing former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski with her 1,203rd career victory when Stanford beat Oregon State 65-56.

At the age of 70, and a head coach since age 24, VanDerveer celebrated on her team's home floor at Maples Pavilion with former players on hand to cheer the Hall of Fame coach for yet another milestone in a decorated 45-year career filled with memorable accomplishments.

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