In the MPSF tournament, No. 5 seed BYU achieved a notable upset by defeating No. 4 seed Stanford in four sets on April 22, 2026. The match, held at Smith Fieldhouse, saw BYU dominate early with set scores of 25-18 and 25-14, showcasing a strong performance from freshman middle blocker AJ Cottle, who recorded nine blocks and ten kills with an impressive hitting percentage of .769. Although Stanford managed to win the third set, BYU regained control in the fourth to secure the match. This victory propels BYU into the semifinals, where they will face top-seeded UCLA, against whom they previously suffered two losses. BYU head coach Shawn Olmstead emphasized the importance of maintaining their strong start and making necessary adjustments to challenge UCLA effectively.