Santa Clara Tops Seattle in Four Sets
Santa Clara women's volleyball beat Seattle University 4-1 on November 5, 2026, while libero Lexi Trapani passed 1,000 career digs.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Volleyball
Santa Clara women's volleyball defeated Seattle University 4-1 on November 5, 2026. Libero Lexi Trapani was recognized for surpassing 1,000 career digs before the match.
Why it matters
The win moves Santa Clara to 10-14 overall and 6-6 in WCC play, while Seattle University falls to 4-17 overall and 1-10 in conference play. Trapani's milestone adds to her program-level record as the team continues its conference schedule.
Santa Clara recorded 62 digs and five blocks in the match, while Trapani contributed 19 digs and Macy Hinshaw totaled 52 assists. Trapani is 96 digs away from 10th on the program's all-time list, and the stub does not indicate how the match changes league standings.
The players
Lexi Trapani
Trapani is a libero for Santa Clara women's volleyball who was recognized for reaching 1,000 career digs before the match.
Macy Hinshaw
Hinshaw is a Santa Clara player who recorded 52 assists in the match.
The details
Santa Clara won Set 1 25-21, Set 2 25-23 after Seattle won the set point on a service ace, Set 3 25-23 after two play challenges, and Set 4 25-20. A line violation and a challenged block touch both altered the score in Set 3 before Santa Clara closed the set.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Santa Clara defeats Seattle University 4-1.
November 7, 2026 at 1 p.m.: Santa Clara hosts Portland in game two of the series.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps Santa Clara in the middle of the WCC standings with a 6-6 conference record, while Seattle University's 1-10 league mark leaves it near the bottom. Trapani's milestone adds to the program's long-term statistical record as the season continues.
Santa Clara's next home match against Portland on November 7 at 1 p.m. is the immediate schedule item for fans following the team's conference run. The stub does not state broadcast or ticket details.
The takeaway
Trapani's 1,000-dig milestone and Santa Clara's four-set win show how individual and team performance can shape a conference season. Readers following the program can track the Portland matchup on November 7.
What happens next
Santa Clara hosts Portland on November 7, 2026 at 1 p.m. in game two of the series.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Volleyball coverage of Santa Clara's season.
