900 Square Feet: Wisconsin, Streaks, Key Matches, and More on the NCAA Volleyball Zoom
Breaking News on NCAA Volleyball
The NCAA volleyball season is heating up, and there are plenty of storylines to follow. Here's a look at some of the biggest news and notes from around the country:
Wisconsin Extends Winning Streak
The Wisconsin Badgers are off to a hot start, winning their first 10 matches of the season. They are the only unbeaten team in Division I and are ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll. The Badgers have been led by senior outside hitter Dana Rettke, who has averaged 4.2 kills per set. Wisconsin will look to continue its winning ways this weekend when it hosts No. 11 Minnesota.
Florida Starts Season Strong
The Florida Gators are also off to a strong start, winning their first seven matches of the season. They are ranked No. 3 in the AVCA Coaches Poll and are led by senior outside hitter Thayer Hall, who has averaged 4.5 kills per set. Florida will face its toughest test yet this weekend when it travels to No. 2 Stanford.
Key Matches This Weekend
There are several key matches this weekend that could have a big impact on the national rankings. Here are a few to watch:
- No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 11 Minnesota
- No. 3 Florida at No. 2 Stanford
- No. 4 Texas at No. 5 Nebraska
- No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 7 Pitt
- No. 8 UCLA at No. 9 Oregon
Other News and Notes
Here are some other news and notes from around the NCAA volleyball world:
- The NCAA Volleyball Tournament will be held from December 9-17 in Omaha, Nebraska.
- The Big Ten Conference is the strongest conference in the country, with five teams ranked in the top 10.
- The Pac-12 Conference is also strong, with four teams ranked in the top 15.
- The ACC Conference has three teams ranked in the top 25.
- The SEC Conference has two teams ranked in the top 25.