Santa Clara Women’s Volleyball Triumphs Over Washington State
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Santa Clara women’s volleyball team broke their three-match losing streak with an impressive victory, defeating the Washington State Cougars in a decisive 3-0 sweep on Wednesday night.
Key Highlights of the Match
- Cate Shanahan delivered a standout performance, recording 18 kills, marking her 18th match this season with double-digit kills.
- Macy Hinshaw contributed significantly with 35 assists and 11 digs, achieving her 12th double-double of the season.
- Lexi Trapani added depth with 18 digs, highlighting her consistency with 24 matches of 10 or more digs this season.
Match Summary
The first set saw Morgan Hayes kick off Santa Clara’s scoring with an early kill, propelling the Broncos to a 5-1 lead. A service ace from Ashlynn Reilly extended the lead to 9-2. The Cougars struggled to keep pace, ultimately losing the first set 25-14 after consecutive kills from Layla Truitt and Grace Flanagan.
In set two, Washington State initially took a 5-3 lead. However, Santa Clara surged ahead with a four-point rally, punctuated by another ace from Reilly. Tied at 17, Shanahan powered a four-point run to secure the set for the Broncos at 25-22.
The Broncos maintained their momentum into set three, taking a 3-1 lead that quickly escalated to 16-10. An ace from Trapani set the score to 22-15, with Aslayan closing the set and the match at 25-17.
Statistical Overview
This win marked Santa Clara’s 11th conference victory, a significant achievement as it’s their highest since 2015 when they secured 13 wins. The team improved to a 5-8 all-time record against Washington State, bringing an end to their previous three-match losing streak.
Postgame Insights
Hear from Cate Shanahan after tonight’s win ??#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/uk4Unvn1nO
— Santa Clara Volleyball (@scuvolleyball) November 27, 2025
Hear from Head Coach Erin Lindsey after tonight’s game ??#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/Xk4zB83gIg
— Santa Clara Volleyball (@scuvolleyball) November 27, 2025
Looking Ahead
The Broncos are set to conclude the regular season against Seattle University on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. This match holds special significance as it will mark senior day, honoring Amy Veargason and Layla Truitt. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
