Though the Cardinal had defeated USC in both regular-season matches, the Women of Troy edged Stanford in a five-setter, led by Falyn Fonoimoana's season-high 25 kills.
The passage describes a volleyball match between three teams: the Cardinal, USC, and Stanford. The Cardinal won both regular-season matches against USC but lost to Stanford in a five-set match. Falyn Fonoimoana was the leading player for the Women of Troy with 25 kills.