Despite a career-high 27 kills from Kathryn Plummer, No. 1 Stanford dropped a 24-26, 17-25, 25-18, 19-25 decision to No. 5 Penn State, Friday, at Reed Arena.

No. 1 Stanford travels to College Station, Texas to face No. 5 Penn State on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Texas A&M on Sunday at 9 a.m.

In a complete team effort, No. 2 Stanford downed Wright State, Saturday, at Walter Pyramid.

Without ever relinquishing a lead, No. 2 Stanford rolled past Iowa, Saturday, at Walter Pyramid.

Led by Kathryn Plummer's double-double, No. 2 Stanford opened the season with a sweep over a gritty Long Beach State team, Friday, at Walter Pyramid.

No. 2 Stanford begins its title defense Friday on the road at Long Beach State.