Miami Edges Stanford in Five Sets
Miami beat No. 23 Stanford 25-22, 24-26, 20-25, 25-22, 16-14 at Freeman Indoor Stadium in Coral Gables.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Volleyball
Miami defeated Stanford in five sets on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Freeman Indoor Stadium in Coral Gables. Stanford won the opening set but lost the match, the first time this season that has happened.
Why it matters
The win lifts Miami to 10-3 in ACC play while Stanford, ranked No. 23, drops to 7-6 in conference matches. Stanford's road struggles continue, as the team is now 3-6 away from home this season.
The match box score shows Miami's Ruth Martinez led all players with 21 kills, while Stanford's Julia Blyashov recorded 20 kills and 15 digs. Stanford's season-long road record stands at 3-6, and the outcome of its Sunday match at Florida State was not available at publication.
The players
Stanford Cardinal
Stanford University's athletic program, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference in volleyball and known for its long-standing national championship tradition.
Miami Hurricanes
The University of Miami's athletic program, which fields volleyball in the Atlantic Coast Conference and plays home matches at Freeman Indoor Stadium.
The details
Stanford won the opening set 25-22 before Miami took control, forcing a deciding fifth set that Miami won 16-14. Stanford outblocked Miami 13.0 to 9.0 and posted eight aces to Miami's 11, while Logan Parks distributed 52 assists for the Cardinal.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Miami defeats Stanford in five sets.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Stanford plays at Florida State, first serve 10 a.m. PT.
Season Trajectory
Miami's conference record of 10-3 places it among the stronger ACC volleyball teams this season. Stanford's 7-6 conference mark leaves the Cardinal in a tighter race as the season moves toward its later stages.
The result changes Miami's standing in the ACC race while Stanford's conference position tightens ahead of its Sunday match at Florida State. Fans tracking conference standings will see the Hurricanes move closer to the top of the table.
The takeaway
Miami's five-set win shows that a team can drop a set and still close out a match, as Stanford learned in its first loss after winning the opening set this season. Watch conference standings closely as the ACC volleyball schedule tightens.
What happens next
Stanford plays at Florida State on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with first serve at 10 a.m. PT.
Further reading
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