Cardinals Rank No. 6 in AVCA Preseason Poll
August 19, 2024 | Women's Volleyball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The University of Louisville volleyball team has been ranked No. 6 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Poll as announced Monday by the AVCA.
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The Cardinals ended last season at No. 6 in the final poll of 2023 after going 27-5 and advancing to the Regional Final before falling to conference rival Pitt in Pittsburgh in a five-set battle.
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In the new configuration of the ACC, joining Louisville in the Top 25 are ACC Teams: Pitt (No. 4), Stanford (No. 5) Georgia Tech (No. 14), Florida State (No. 20) and SMU received votes. Other non-conference opponents ranked in the new poll are: Nebraska (No. 2), Wisconsin (No. 3), Penn State (No. 7), Kentucky (No. 9), Creighton (No. 12), Tennessee (No. 15) and Missouri (RV).Â
AVCA Preseason Poll
1.) Texas
2.) Nebraska
3.) Wisconsin
4.) Pitt
5.) Stanford
6.) Louisville
7.) Penn State
8.) Purdue
9.) Kentucky
10.) Oregon
11.) Florida
12.) Creighton
13.) Kansas
14.) Georgia Tech
15.) Tennessee
16.) BYU
17.) Arizona State
18.) Minnesota
19.) Arkansas
20.) Florida State
21.) USC
22.) Dayton
23.) Baylor
24.) Marquette
25.) GeorgiaÂ
Others receiving votes and listed on two or more ballots:Â Western Kentucky 157; Washington State 105; TCU 97; Houston 96;
SMU 76; Ohio State 47; Kansas State 37; Pepperdine 30; Auburn 25; UCLA 25; Iowa State 24; Missouri 21; Hawai'i 20; San Diego 19;
Indiana 15; Washington 13; Miami (FL) 10; Western Michigan 10; Utah State 9; Loyola Marymount 4; Colorado State 3; Texas State 2;
A Quick Look at the Cards Â
• Dani Busboom Kelly is in her eighth season at the helm and has guided the Cardinals to a pair of Final Four appearances, four Elite Eights, and four ACC titles.
• The Cardinals are coming off a 27-5 campaign in 2023 where they reached their highest national ranking of the year at No. 2 and a final national ranking of No. 6
• UofL put up an ACC record of 15-3, finishing third and made the Cards' fourth trip to the Elite Eight, ninth trip to the Sweet Sixteen and 32nd NCAA appearance.
• ACC Year End Awards included Player of the Year Anna DeBeer and Defensive Player of the Year: Elena Scott. DeBeer was also named AVCA East Region Player of the Year. Elle Glock, Charitie Luper, Aiko Jones, Cara Cresse and Elena Scott were voted to the First Team and Phekran Kong was voted HM All-East Region.
• The Cardinals return five starters and their libero to the 2024 roster.
• Louisville was picked to finish third in the ACC preseason poll behind Pitt and Stanford. Cara Cresse, Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper and Elena Scott were named to the Preseason All-ACC team.
• UofL will open the season by hosting the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cards will face Wisconsin on Aug. 27. Louisville will also serve as the host site for the 2024 NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship which will take place Dec. 19 and 22.
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The Cardinals ended last season at No. 6 in the final poll of 2023 after going 27-5 and advancing to the Regional Final before falling to conference rival Pitt in Pittsburgh in a five-set battle.
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In the new configuration of the ACC, joining Louisville in the Top 25 are ACC Teams: Pitt (No. 4), Stanford (No. 5) Georgia Tech (No. 14), Florida State (No. 20) and SMU received votes. Other non-conference opponents ranked in the new poll are: Nebraska (No. 2), Wisconsin (No. 3), Penn State (No. 7), Kentucky (No. 9), Creighton (No. 12), Tennessee (No. 15) and Missouri (RV).Â
AVCA Preseason Poll
1.) Texas
2.) Nebraska
3.) Wisconsin
4.) Pitt
5.) Stanford
6.) Louisville
7.) Penn State
8.) Purdue
9.) Kentucky
10.) Oregon
11.) Florida
12.) Creighton
13.) Kansas
14.) Georgia Tech
15.) Tennessee
16.) BYU
17.) Arizona State
18.) Minnesota
19.) Arkansas
20.) Florida State
21.) USC
22.) Dayton
23.) Baylor
24.) Marquette
25.) GeorgiaÂ
Others receiving votes and listed on two or more ballots:Â Western Kentucky 157; Washington State 105; TCU 97; Houston 96;
SMU 76; Ohio State 47; Kansas State 37; Pepperdine 30; Auburn 25; UCLA 25; Iowa State 24; Missouri 21; Hawai'i 20; San Diego 19;
Indiana 15; Washington 13; Miami (FL) 10; Western Michigan 10; Utah State 9; Loyola Marymount 4; Colorado State 3; Texas State 2;
A Quick Look at the Cards Â
• Dani Busboom Kelly is in her eighth season at the helm and has guided the Cardinals to a pair of Final Four appearances, four Elite Eights, and four ACC titles.
• The Cardinals are coming off a 27-5 campaign in 2023 where they reached their highest national ranking of the year at No. 2 and a final national ranking of No. 6
• UofL put up an ACC record of 15-3, finishing third and made the Cards' fourth trip to the Elite Eight, ninth trip to the Sweet Sixteen and 32nd NCAA appearance.
• ACC Year End Awards included Player of the Year Anna DeBeer and Defensive Player of the Year: Elena Scott. DeBeer was also named AVCA East Region Player of the Year. Elle Glock, Charitie Luper, Aiko Jones, Cara Cresse and Elena Scott were voted to the First Team and Phekran Kong was voted HM All-East Region.
• The Cardinals return five starters and their libero to the 2024 roster.
• Louisville was picked to finish third in the ACC preseason poll behind Pitt and Stanford. Cara Cresse, Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper and Elena Scott were named to the Preseason All-ACC team.
• UofL will open the season by hosting the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cards will face Wisconsin on Aug. 27. Louisville will also serve as the host site for the 2024 NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship which will take place Dec. 19 and 22.
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