Kyndal Stowers Named Volleyball Newcomer of the Year
- Kyndal Stowers has been named Newcomer of the Year, according to an announcement from Texas A&M Athletics on April 13, 2026.
- The honor follows a standout period for the junior transfer, who has established herself as a primary offensive force for the Aggies.
- During her redshirt-sophomore year in 2025, Stowers appeared in 32 matches and 110 sets.
Kyndal Stowers has been named Newcomer of the Year, according to an announcement from Texas A&M Athletics on April 13, 2026.
The honor follows a standout period for the junior transfer, who has established herself as a primary offensive force for the Aggies. Stowers, who wears jersey number 37 and stands 5-11, previously played for Baylor before joining the Texas A&M program.
2025 Season Performance
During her redshirt-sophomore year in 2025, Stowers appeared in 32 matches and 110 sets. She concluded the season with 385 kills, a total that ranked second on the team and placed her 10th in the program’s record book for kills in a single season during the rally-scoring era.
Stowers was a critical component of the team’s postseason success, earning the title of NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. She finished the tournament run with 92 kills and recorded her season-high of 25 kills in a match against Nebraska during the Elite Eight.
Beyond her offensive contributions, she recorded 248 digs over the course of the year, resulting in seven double-doubles. Her performance in conference play also led the SEC in a specific metric, according to team records.
Accolades and Honors
The 2025 season brought a significant number of individual honors for Stowers, including:
- AVCA Second Team All-American
- All-SEC First Team
- AVCA All-Region Team
- NCAA All-Tournament Team
- NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team
These achievements build upon her early collegiate success. In 2023, while competing in the Big 12, she was named the Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year. That same year, she earned two Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors, one Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week award and a spot on the Big 10/Big 12 Challenge All-Tournament Team.
Prep Career and Background
A native of Denton, Texas, Stowers attended Guyer High School. She was ranked as the No. 1 player out of Texas by PrepDig.com and played club volleyball for Texas Advantage Volleyball under coach Jonny Nasgowitz.
Her high school career was marked by consistent production and team success, including:
- Amassing 1,330 kills and 92 aces.
- Being named the DFW Newcomer of the Year in 2019.
- Leading her team to be 2019 Regional Finalists and 2020 Regional Semi-Finalists.
- Winning District Championships in both 2021 and 2022.