Texas A&M senior outside hitter Kyndal Stowers has been selected as one of 14 semifinalists for the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Year award, according to Yahoo Sports.
Stowers is only the second player in program history to receive this honor, following former teammate Logan Lednicky, who reached the semifinal stage in 2025.
The standout athlete currently leads the No. 21 Aggies in kills, points and service aces, as reported by USA Today.
Her performance remains central to the team’s success during SEC play.
Following a recent three-set victory over LSU, Stowers has accumulated 332 kills and 11 double-doubles this season, noted Aggies Wire.
She entered that matchup averaging 4.34 kills per set while setting a career high of 25 service aces for a single season.
Stowers previously played a critical role in the team’s 2025 national championship run, where she earned NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors, according to university coverage.
The AVCA is set to narrow the field to four finalists on Dec. 14 before announcing the national winner on Dec. 18 in San Antonio.
Stowers is one of three SEC players named to the list, joining Kentucky’s Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo.
The Texas A&M program confirmed the news on social media, stating, “No surprises here, Kyndal is 1 of 14 athletes named as an AVCA Player of the Year Semifinalist,” per the team’s official X account.
The Aggies currently hold a 15-11 overall record with an 8-6 mark in conference play.
The team is scheduled to return to Reed Arena on Sunday to face Ole Miss in its final match of the regular season.
Fans can continue to track updates on the team through the official Aggies Wire platform, as indicated by the publication.