No. 1 Stanford women's beach volleyball split its matches on day two of the MPSF Midseason Rumble, defeating No. 5 Texas 3-2 before losing to No. 2 UCLA 4-1. In the first matchup, the Cardinal showcased resilience, with Indigo Clarke and Clara Stowell clinching the win after fighting back from a set down. However, against UCLA, Stanford struggled, losing in straight sets despite winning one match. Overall, Stanford finished the event with a 3-1 record over two days and two top-20 victories.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford finished 3-1 in the event, with two matches against top-20 teams.
  • Indigo Clarke and Clara Stowell sealed the win against Texas by overturning a first-set loss in a three-set thriller.
State of Play
  • Stanford remains competitive, ranking No. 1 nationally with a season record of 12-2.
  • The Cardinal will face several ranked opponents next weekend, including No. 11 Long Beach State.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Stanford will host matches against Houston Christian, No. 18 Washington, No. 17 North Florida, and No. 11 Long Beach State on March 13-14, aiming to build momentum from the past weekend's performance.

Bottom Line

Stanford's ability to bounce back from setbacks against elite teams showcases both their potential and areas needing improvement. Their upcoming matches will be crucial to solidifying their top ranking and demonstrating consistency against ranked competition.