Apr 24, 2021 WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Sarah Johnson's game-winner in double overtime powered No. 19 Stanford past No. 20 Monmouth in the America East Championship final, securing the Cardinal a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Stanford (10-2, 6-2 America East) was crowned America East champions for the fourth time in five seasons, also taking home the hardware in 2019, 2017 and 2016. Knocking off host No. 20 Monmouth for its first top-25 win of the season, Stanford clinched the America East's automatic NCAA bid and will await its postseason path during tonight's selection show (7 p.m. PT, NCAA.com). The Cardinal will be making its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance overall and 11th over the last 14 seasons.