Duke University Logosoccernamlak's Ballot for Week 9 of 2017-18

Submitted on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 3:08AM EST
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1 Michigan State University Logo 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 University Logo Duke 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 University Logo Villanova 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 University Logo Arizona State 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 University Logo West Virginia 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 University Logo Xavier 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 University Logo Texas A&M 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 University of Virginia Logo Virginia 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 University Logo Wichita State 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 University Logo Purdue 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 University of Oklahoma Logo Oklahoma 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo North Carolina 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 University of Kansas Logo Kansas 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 University of Arizona Logo Arizona 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 Texas Christian University Logo TCU 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 University of Miami (Florida) Logo Miami (FL) 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 University Logo Texas Tech 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 University of Kentucky Logo Kentucky 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 University of Cincinnati Logo Cincinnati Clark had another double-double, and the Bearcats demolished Memphis extending their home streak. TEM/SMU up this week.
20 Gonzaga University Logo Gonzaga It wasn't even close against SCU behind Perkins 12. Before that an easy cruise against Pacific. PEPP and LMU this week.
21 University of Arkansas Logo Arkansas 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 University Logo Seton Hall 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 University Logo Clemson 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 University of Tennessee Logo Tennessee 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 University Logo Florida State They played tough, even leading at half. But FSU couldn't get past the Blue Devils. Tough games continue: UNC & MIA this week.