soccernamlak's Ballot for Week 8 of 2017-18
Submitted on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 11:56PM EST
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Villanova
|
Another week, another win. The Wildcats keep firing on all cylinders. Bridges had 20 against HOF. Two games this week against DEP & Butler |
| 2 |
Michigan State
|
Behind bridges 17, MSU dominated against Long Beach. They continue to win every game by double-digit margins; expect the same against CLEV. |
| 3 |
Duke
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Duke's defense (lacking at BC) finally showed promise against EVAN, winning by a meager 64 points. Will it last though? FSU is next. |
| 4 |
Arizona State
|
The Sun Devils continue their best start ever staying perfect in play. Will their in-state rivals Arizona upset their run Saturday? |
| 5 |
Texas A&M
|
They may have been a bit short handed (3 suspended players), but Wilson and Flagg combined for 44 to beat Buffalo. They want Bama! |
| 6 |
West Virginia
|
Carter double-doubled and WVU made minced meat of Fordham. Ever since their opening loss, they've won 11 straight. OKST is next. |
| 7 |
Xavier
|
The Musketeers may give their fans mini attacks, but they seem to clutch it in the end. So went the UNI game. MARQ&DEP next. |
| 8 |
Wichita State
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After their second loss, Jones' 27 helped the Shockers beat ARST, and Shamet's 23 against Dunk City. Hopefully a great UCONN game next. |
| 9 |
Virginia
|
Two easy victories against Savannah and Hampton, but conference games are up next. How will they fare against BC this week? |
| 10 |
TCU
|
Robinson had 23 against W&M and TCU ave their 17th consecutive win. But how good are they? Next 4/5 games against ranked; OKLA Saturday. |
| 11 |
Miami (FL)
|
Bad: Miami lost their first game against unranked New Mexico State. Good: At least their opponent had a higher KenPom rank than Wofford? |
| 12 |
North Carolina
|
Wofford doing something Clemson couldn't: win@CH. UNC looked miserable in that game. Thankfully Berry/Pinson's 19 helped bounce back w/OSU |
| 13 |
Kentucky
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The Wildcats had no answer for Holiday's double-digit shooting night, nor his baskets near the end of the game. In-state Louisville next. |
| 14 |
Purdue
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After some earlier back-to-back losses, the Boilermakers have stayed on their winning cruise control, dominating against TNST. LIP is next |
| 15 |
Kansas
|
Stanford had no answer for Azubuike's 24 points, 14 which came from dunks. The Longhorns of Texas await. |
| 16 |
Oklahoma
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The Sooners at 10-1 continue to show why their ranking on the Top 25 has been long overdue, dominating NW by 26. @TCU next. |
| 17 |
Texas Tech
|
The Red Raiders continue the Texas-minus the Longhorns-dominance in the polls with win against ACU. Ranked Baylor is next though. |
| 18 |
Cincinnati
|
The Bearcats cleaned up against CLEV with a late run and Clark's 18. They get Christmas Week off, with their next game vs. MEM NYE. |
| 19 |
Arizona
|
I can't figure this team out yet. 3 straight Ls, yet wins vs TAMU and this week vs UCONN. Want to make a statement Cats? Win against ASU. |
| 20 |
Baylor
|
Lecomte went for 22 and Baylor takes their 5th straight win, this time against Southern. Big game up next against Texas Tech. |
| 21 |
Seton Hall
|
Delgado's double-double helped the Pirates over Manhattan, and Seton Hall moves to 11-2 in play. Next up is newly ranked Creighton |
| 22 |
Gonzaga
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First away loss (at opponent's home floor) since Feb. 2016. SMU then, SDSU by 2 points now. PAC/SCU this week for rebounds hopefully |
| 23 |
Tennessee
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After a close loss against UNC, the Volunteers scrape by FUR and then snap Wake's 6 game winning streak. ARK is next. |
| 24 |
Florida State
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The Seminoles were on fire from downtown, hitting 19 from behind the arc against Southern Mississippi. Next up is a big game against Duke. |
| 25 |
Creighton
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After entering into the polls last week the Jays continue to win. This time, a 58-pt 70% 1H gave them a dominant W against UPST. HALL next |