Volleyball Jumps Three Spots In National Poll to No. 6

Amaya Tillman strikes the ball during the match against Syracuse at L&N Arena on October 9.

Volleyball Jumps Three Spots In National Poll to No. 6

October 14, 2020 | Women's Volleyball

Cardinals are idle this weekend and stand at 4-1 on the season

By: Nancy Worley

The University of Louisville volleyball team jumped three spots to No. 6 in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 15 poll for the week ending Oct. 12.

UofL swept No. 8 Syracuse last weekend to move to 4-1 on the season. The national poll is not the only place the Cardinals are ranked. They are in the top ten in several national statistical categories.

Team Ranking
UofL is No. 1 in Blocks/Set 3.25
UofL is No. 4 in Hitting Percentage .285
UofL is No. 4 in Opponent Hitting Percentage .131

Individuals Ranking
Amaya Tillman is No. 1 in Blocks/Set 2.13, No. 4 in Total Blocks 34
Aiko Jones is No. 5 in Blocks/Set 1.44, No. 11 in Points/Set 4.75
Anna Stevenson is No. 5 in Hitting % .477