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Top 2026 women's college volleyball freshmen so far

The 2026 women's college volleyball season has highlighted several standout freshmen making immediate impacts across the country. Taylor Stanley of Kansas leads the charge with a National Player of the Week honor, averaging 5.7 points per set on a .356 hitting clip.

Wisconsin boasts a strong rookie duo in Decelise Champion, who posted 20 kills against Marquette and averages 3.75 points per set, and Audrey Flanagan, who stepped directly into the starting rotation. Texas A&M features defensive specialist Gabi Rodriguez passing over 63 percent in system, while Purdue's Addy Tindall delivers 4.45 points per set and a .357 hitting mark.

SMU setter Hannah Beauford directs the attack with over 10 assists per set, complemented by Pitt contributors Ayanna Watson and Maaike Heilig. Rounding out the standout performances are Washington's Kylie Kleckner at 3.92 points per set and Kansas State team-scoring leader Addison Massey averaging 4.93 points.

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