Kudos to keeping Bubica under .290 because UCI wins when she hits above that.

Nikki executed the most balanced match of her sophomore year (17 points vs next highest at 15.5).

Sarah also executed a balanced match: I could see Longo’s influence on Sarah’s digging. Her passing to the Bigs was a surprise, and helped save Higgins from scrambling.

Kendra…her deft play extends beyond the time that she is in the match because she betters Higgins’ play when Higgins comes back in.

Head up! 1st weekly NCAA RPI should roll out tomorrow (Monday, Oct 6)

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D1 NCAA unbeaten ranks drop to 4, and IMHO these perfect teams should be ranked 1-2-3-4 in the AVCA Top 25 Poll this Monday:

1. Stanford (14-0) … Still perfect with redshirt frosh and National FOY candidate 6′-8″ middle blocker Merete Lutz hitting a career high .714 against Oregon State

2. Texas (11-0) … Probably the team with the best chance at a perfect regular-season record if Horns can take down the Florida Gators in an odd last match before the post-season NCAA Championship tournament begins

3. Washington (16-0) … Dawgs and reigning National POY Krista Vansant continue to make a case for No Fear (remember when that phrase was popular? wonder where it went)

4. Florida St (14-0)… Fl St was preseason pick to finish first in the ACC, followed by Duke and North Carolina … Funny thing is come NCAA Selection Sunday, the ACC will get more berths than the much stronger Big West