Sport: College Sports Category: Coaching

Kyndal Stowers nominated for ESPY Best Comeback Athlete

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Kyndal Stowers nominated for ESPY Best Comeback Athlete

Summary

Texas A&M outside hitter Kyndal Stowers has been nominated for the ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete. Stowers, who was medically retired after her freshman year at Baylor due to concussions, successfully returned to volleyball and starred for the Aggies, leading them to their first NCAA national championship. Her remarkable path back to the sport culminated in her selection as the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Fans can vote for her as part of the ESPY nominations, with the ceremony scheduled for July 2024.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Stowers was medically retired after multiple concussions during her freshman season.
•She returned to volleyball at Texas A&M and led the team to a national championship.
•Stowers was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
•Fans can vote for her ESPY nomination via the link shared by Texas A&M Volleyball.
•The ESPY Awards ceremony will take place on July 2024.

Latest Updates

10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M’s Kyndal Stowers nominated for ESPY Best Comeback Athlete

What they're saying

"
A&M star Kyndal Stowers, once medically retired, has been nominated for the ESPY Best Comeback Athlete after leading the Aggies to a national title.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

College Sports