This match? Pure chaos. Louisville walked into Maples Pavilion and did the unthinkable—snapped Stanford's 20-game home win streak. This wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement.
LOUISVILLE FLIPS THE SCRIPT
Stanford took the first set 25-21, but Louisville wasn't fazed. They flipped the match in set two, taking control with an eight-point lead, finishing at 25-18. This is where it changed.
The third set was a rollercoaster. Four different scoring runs, but it was Louisville who finished with a 5-0 streak, taking it 25-20. Nayelis Cabello was orchestrating magic, setting a balanced offense that saw four attackers in double digits.
A BATTLE TO THE END
Set four? A thriller. Louisville opened with a 6-0 run, but Stanford fought back, tying it 13 times. Payton Peterson led the charge with 15 kills on a .361 clip, adding 14 digs and a block. Her performance was straight up dominant.
In the end, Louisville clinched it 26-24. Cara Cresse was a wall at the net, finishing with seven blocks and 13 kills. This Louisville team? Handled business.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Louisville now looks ahead to hosting Virginia Tech. With this momentum, they're aiming to keep the fire burning. You could feel it coming. And from there… it was over.
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Source: NCAA
