soccernamlak's Ballot for Week 3 of 2017-18
Submitted on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 12:01AM EST
FYI: This is a provisional ballot. It does not count towards this poll's results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Duke
|
The Grayson Allen Apology Tour is in full swing. Career high 37 and Bagley out early helped Duke over-power #2 Izzo. |
| 2 |
Arizona
|
Trier went perfect behind the arc, 8/9 overall for 28 against CSB. They play NC State next, who have the ACC assist leader Markell Johnson |
| 3 |
Kansas
|
May have been closer than Jayhawks fans wanted, but they secured a win against Kentucky. Mykhailiuk had 27 against SDST. |
| 4 |
Michigan State
|
A loss and Goins out on knee sprain might be cause for concern. But Izzo has always struggled against K. Still a top team; 2 early in season |
| 5 |
Villanova
|
Bridges with 24, 6/6 from 3-pt. Lafayette didn't stand a chance. The big test won't be until December against the Zags. |
| 6 |
Wichita State
|
Morris 18/10 in effectively half the game, helping lead the Shockers over College of Charleston. Cal is next. |
| 7 |
Florida
|
Six players doubled-doubled against UNF. A little more trouble against NH, but Hudson's 26 helped them to victory. |
| 8 |
North Carolina
|
Coach Roy gets his 400th win at UNC. Maye had 20 against Bucknell, but don't sleep UNC's bigs: they've been dominating. |
| 9 |
USC
|
Boatwright had 28 on NDSU, but the Trojans needed McLaughlin's career high 35 to overcome a close OT game against Vandy. |
| 10 |
Cincinnati
|
The Bearcats just keep winning in style, with 13 made shots in a row against COPP. |
| 11 |
Kentucky
|
ETSU had to get rid of the early game jitters for the W against ETSU. Despite early season wobbles, they played strong against Kansas. |
| 12 |
Miami (FL)
|
They got the win against Florida A&M, but Walker limping off was not a good sight to see. Good news? Should be back in action next game. |
| 13 |
Notre Dame
|
Gibbs had 23 against Chicago State, and now the Irish chase a trophy in Maui. |
| 14 |
Texas A&M
|
Dogg went HAM in the first 10 of the second half, scoring 19 to get the Aggies a win against UCSB. Big test this week: USC on Sunday. |
| 15 |
Xavier
|
Bluiett's 25 helped Xavier pull out a win against a feisty Wisconsin team. |
| 16 |
Minnesota
|
Even Western Carolina hitting their first 7/9 3 point attempts wasn't enough to stop the blowout by Gophers. All aboard the Minn Hype Train! |
| 17 |
Purdue
|
Hass had 22 against Marquette, and 13 3s in the first half alone against Fairfield. TENN is next. |
| 18 |
Louisville
|
The Cardinals needed Spalding's 19/11 and Adel's 21 to get past Omaha. While probably too close for comfort, they'll take the win. |
| 19 |
Gonzaga
|
Tillie had 20/9 against Utah State, and the Bulldogs looked dominant against Howard. |
| 20 |
Seton Hall
|
Rodriquez dropped 19 against NJIT, and the Pirates continue their winning streak. URI is next. |
| 21 |
West Virginia
|
Despite having a first game loss against TAMU, the Mountaineers have rallied back for 2 convincing wins: 111-48 vs. Morgan State. |
| 22 |
Saint Mary's
|
The Gaels went big in the 2nd half, and Hermanson finished with 22 to route CSF. |
| 23 |
Baylor
|
Congrats to Drew for his 300th win! Wisconsin is next for this strong Bears team. They need to rest though - two big games follow: XAV&WICH |
| 24 |
UCLA
|
While everyone focuses on Trump and the three shoplifting players, UCLA still continues to win: 3 double-doubled against SC St. |
| 25 |
Virginia
|
Northwestern had two loses (including a blowout by Texas Tech), so they leave the Top 25. Welcome back Virginia! Enjoy the run. |