soccernamlak's Ballot for Week 9 of 2017-18
Submitted on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 3:08AM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Michigan State
|
While everyone in the top 5 seemed to be losing, the Spartans rolled over Savannah St behind Ward's 21. Only loss to Duke. MD&OSU this week. |
| 2 |
Duke
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Bagley went HAM against FSU: 32/21. Duke picks up their 1st ACC win, but they play at NC State next which historically has given them issues |
| 3 |
Villanova
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Butler went hot from 3, and Villanova had no answer in return as they get their first L. MARQ is up next. |
| 4 |
Arizona State
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The undefeated season had to come to a close, sadly against their in-state rivals.The Sun Devils are still a force though.COLO&UTAH up next. |
| 5 |
West Virginia
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12th straight Win behind Allen's 15, all while waiting for Ahmad to return. KSU & big game vs OKLA this week. Country roads indeed. |
| 6 |
Xavier
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Past 5 games, Xavier has won by average of 5 points. DePaul was another close one, but Macura's 19 helped secure a W. BUT & PROV this week. |
| 7 |
Texas A&M
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Unfortunately the Aggies had no answer for Bama's Petty, and unlike their ARIZ game (lost by 3), 'Bama crushed A&M. FLA/LSU this week. |
| 8 |
Virginia
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BC couldn't close out the game, so the Cavs hold off BC by one. Jerome had 31. In-state rivals VT & ranked UNC this week will test the team. |
| 9 |
Wichita State
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Shamet had 16 and the Shockers get their first AAC win against UCONN. HOU and USF are their next conf. games this week. |
| 10 |
Purdue
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After some close b2b losses, Purdue have won 9 straight. Latest victim=LIP. Edwards 23/15, Haas 19/7, and RUTG&NEB this week. All aboard! |
| 11 |
Oklahoma
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Young first in past 20 years to have consecutive 30pt,10assist games. Against TCU he had 39 including 2 crucial FTs.Rivals OKST and WVU next |
| 12 |
North Carolina
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Needed the floater from Berry to secure the win against Wake, but the Tar Heels got the job done. Big games this week: ranked FSU and UVA. |
| 13 |
Kansas
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Jayhawks are living by the 3. 11.2 per game this season@42%. 17/35 against Texas for latest win. More Texas schools this week: TTU and TCU. |
| 14 |
Arizona
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Oh baby. Ayton 23/19 incl. crucial tip-in and the Cats give ASU their first L. How does it feel? Good right? Utah & COLO this week. |
| 15 |
TCU
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They were up 13 during 2nd half, but the win streak came to end with loss to OKLA. Road doesn't get easier: BAY&KU (both ranked) this week. |
| 16 |
Miami (FL)
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Too close for comfort against MTU; needed Huell's 21 and Brown's 20 to scrape by. PITT was a breeze in comparison. GT & FSU this week. |
| 17 |
Texas Tech
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Evans 18 and Smiths 15 meant the Red Raiders cruised past Baylor by 24. KU might be a bit more of a challenge, KSU later in week. |
| 18 |
Kentucky
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They needed a rally to get past Georgia, but win they did. Gilgeous had 21. LSU & TENN are next this week in this strong SEC conference. |
| 19 |
Cincinnati
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Clark had another double-double, and the Bearcats demolished Memphis extending their home streak. TEM/SMU up this week. |
| 20 |
Gonzaga
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It wasn't even close against SCU behind Perkins 12. Before that an easy cruise against Pacific. PEPP and LMU this week. |
| 21 |
Arkansas
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Razorbacks have done enough to warrant a Top 25 spot, no? It did take OT, granted, but Macon&Barford combined for 61! MSST&AUB this week |
| 22 |
Seton Hall
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They needed to rally, but the Pirates got past Creighton after being down 13 at one point. A close one against St. Johns too. BUT is next. |
| 23 |
Clemson
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A one loss Clemson should be Top 25 at this point. KenPom@21. Their latest victim was NC State behind Reed's 18. BC/LOU next. |
| 24 |
Tennessee
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It was a tough loss to Arkansas, that's for sure. They'll need to rebound this week against Auburn and Kentucky. |
| 25 |
Florida State
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They played tough, even leading at half. But FSU couldn't get past the Blue Devils. Tough games continue: UNC & MIA this week. |