STANFORD, Calif. – No. 3 Stanford celebrated its outstanding senior class with a pair of victories over No. 19 Washington and UC Davis on Saturday at Stanford Beach Volleyball Stadium.
The Cardinal improved to 27-8 heading into postseason play, boasting an impressive 15 wins over top-20 opponents, including two during the final weekend of regular-season action.
Sophomore Brooke Rockwell and freshman Avery Jackson opened the day with a 21-16, 21-14 win on court two. Junior Daria Gusarova and fifth-year Emmy Sharp followed with a come-from-behind victory on court four, defeating Washington’s Hohenauer/Wilner 22-24, 21-14, 15-7. Senior Taylor Wilson and sophomore Ruby Sorra clinched the dual with a 21-13, 21-19 result on court one. Senior Avi Vetter earned her first career win alongside sophomore Clara Stowell on court five, topping Washington’s Hannah Doyle and Alina Urzua 21-12, 21-17. Sophomore Chloe Hoffman and freshman Logan Tusher completed the sweep with a tight 21-15, 22-20 win on court three.
Stanford kept the momentum rolling against UC Davis, earning a 4-1 victory. Junior Kelly Belardi and freshman Charlotta Bell put up the first point with a 21-10, 21-11 win on court two. Gusarova and Sharp notched another straight-sets win on court four, 21-16, 21-16. Hoffman and Tusher sealed the dual with a 21-18, 21-12 victory on court three. Wilson and senior Emma Morris added Stanford’s final point with a 21-19, 21-15 decision on court one. The Aggies secured their lone point with a 11-21, 21-17, 15-10 win on court five.
Next up, the Cardinal turns its attention to the 2025 MPSF Volleyball Championship, set for April 24–26 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Seeding and matchups will be announced via the program’s social media channels once finalized.
#3 Stanford 5, #19 Washington 0
1. Ruby Sorra and Taylor Wilson (STAN) def. Teila Allen and Jade Sadeiko (WASH) 21-13, 21-19
2. Avery Jackson and Brooke Rockwell (STAN) def. Katarina Pantovic and Lauren Wilcock (WASH) 21-16, 21-14
3. Chloe Hoffman and Logan Tusher (STAN) def. Brooke Balue and Niki Egan (WASH) 21-15, 22-20
4. Daria Gusarova and Emmy Sharp (STAN) def. Emma Hohenauer and Sarah Wilcock (WASH) 22-24, 21-14, 15-7
5. Clara Stowell and Avi Vetter (STAN) def. Hannah Doyle and Alina Urzua (WASH) 21-12, 21-17
Order of finish: 2, 4, 1*, 5, 3
#3 Stanford 4, UC Davis 1
1. Emma Morris and Taylor Wilson (STAN) def. Tabitha Mitchell and Kylie Miller (UCD) 21-19, 21-15
2. Kelly Belardi and Charlotta Bell (STAN) def. Emily Uhrinak and Kendal Steller (UCD) 21-10, 21-11
3. Chloe Hoffman and Logan Tusher (STAN) def. Mia Olen and Skye Smolinski (UCD) 21-18, 21-12
4. Daria Gusarova and Emmy Sharp (STAN) def. Alexandra Leal and Kimi Waller (UCD) 21-16, 21-16
5. Lindsay Heller and Kate O'Steen (UCD) def. Camdyn Doucet and Serena Turner (STAN) 11-21, 21-17, 15-10
Order of finish: 2, 4, 3*, 1, 5