No. 21 Texas A&M volleyball senior outside hitter Kyndal Stowers continues to make her mark on the national stage after being named one of 14 semifinalists for the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the Year award.
Stowers becomes just the second player in program history to earn the recognition, joining former Aggie standout Logan Lednicky, who was named a semifinalist in 2025. She is also one of three SEC players selected, alongside Kentucky's Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo.
The recognition comes during another impressive season for Stowers, who leads Texas A&M in kills, points and service aces. Through Friday's three-setwin over LSU, she has recorded 332 kills, including 15 against the Tigers, and collected her 11th
double-double of the season with 14 digs.
Stowers entered Friday's matchup averaging 4.34 kills per set and had already recorded 25 service aces, a career high for a single season. Her offensive production has remained a major part of Texas A&M's success, particularly during SEC play.
The senior also played an important role in the Aggies' 2025 national championship run, earning NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors along with AVCA Second Team All-America recognition. The AVCA will narrow the field to four finalists on Dec. 14 before announcing the national Player of the Year on Dec. 18 at its awards banquet in San Antonio.
Texas A&M (15-11, 8-6 SEC) returns to Reed Arena Sunday to face Ole Miss at noon CT in its regular-season finale.
No surprises here 🤷♀️
— Texas A&M Volleyball (@AggieVolleyball) November 13, 2026
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