Stanford University women’s volleyball team, ranked No. 24 with a 15-9 overall record and 8-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), will begin a five-match homestand with consecutive matches against Clemson and Georgia Tech on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Maples Pavilion. Both matches will be available on ACCNX.
The Cardinal have an undefeated all-time series record against both opponents, standing 2-0 against Clemson and 6-0 versus Georgia Tech. Their last meeting with Clemson was a four-set road victory last season, and they swept Clemson at home in 2024. These matchups are critical ACC home contests as Stanford seeks to improve its conference standing.
Setter Logan Parks recently returned to the lineup, setting the offense to a combined .271 hitting percentage on the recent road trip. Outside hitter Julia Bloyashov leads the team with 3.75 kills, 2.74 digs, and 3.94 points per set, and middle blocker Lizzy Andrew contributes 2.75 kills on a .395 hitting percentage and 1.25 blocks per set. Both Parks and Andrew are included on the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the Year Watch List.
Stanford women’s volleyball recently celebrated 50 years on The Farm with an alumni event honoring the first varsity team from 1976 and anniversaries of the 1996, 2001, and 2016 national championship teams. Head coach Kevin Hambly, in his 10th season, owns an impressive 243-56 career record, including a 122-14 mark at home and a 22-2 NCAA Tournament home record. Stanford’s dominance at Maples Pavilion includes a 36-2 home record over the past three seasons.
The Cardinal lead NCAA women’s volleyball programs in most NCAA titles (9), tournament match wins (143), Final Four appearances (23), and national championship matches played (17). Their program contributes to Stanford University’s broader NCAA-leading total of 139 team championships and a remarkable streak of 50 consecutive seasons with at least one NCAA team title.
CSB Take
Stanford women’s volleyball’s upcoming homestand presents vital opportunities to strengthen their ACC position while continuing to capitalize on home-court excellence under coach Kevin Hambly. With top performers like Logan Parks and Lizzy Andrew recognized nationally, the Cardinal aim to maintain their historic standards and gain momentum as the season progresses. Fans at Maples Pavilion can expect high-level competition as Stanford pursues postseason aspirations.
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