Week after week, I have contemplated my Power 10 rankings Sunday evening through Monday morning. The time has come for my very last Power 10 this season — next Monday I will instead fill out and share my 2022 volleyball bracket, all the way down to the national champion.
I must say, 2022 has been the most difficult of any season I have covered. That made it extremely difficult for me, but it is great for the sport. We have had so much parity and talent in this season, and we still have more to go. One week remains in the regular season — and this season saved some of the best for last.
The Big Ten especially has some huge matchups this weekend that will have major implications on rankings and most importantly, seeding for the tournament. Selections will be on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 pm. ET.
But before then, here are my latest, and last Power 10 rankings of the season:
1. Texas (1)
The Longhorns got past their very last ranked opponent this season with a 3-1 win over Baylor. The Longhorns (22-1, 14-1) won their sixth-consecutive Big 12 Championship with the win. Logan Eggleston and Madi Skinner led the offensive effort over Baylor, as they have in virtually every match this season. The Longhorns in my mind will finish as the consensus No. 1 team in the nation based on their resume and level of dominance this season. So excited to see them in the postseason.
2. Louisville (2)
The Cards stay at No. 2 after coming out on top of two huge tests to close out the season. Louisville took down Georgia Tech in a reverse sweep, then followed up its loss to Pitt earlier in the season with a dominating sweep. The Cards dominated all facets of the game and hit a strong .309 as a team in the win. After a few slow starts this season, the Cards finally came out on fire. This team is in a good place to be in as we approach tournament time. Claire Chaussee has been lights out offensively and Aiko Jones has been top-tier as well. Anna DeBeer is playing more and more each match as she returns from injury, and has even taken a few big swings. I am excited to see if she comes back to full strength and to watch this team come tournament time.
3. San Diego (3)
San Diego remains at No. 3 with a matchup against BYU looming this week. It is possible they win out and will await their fate in the 2022 tournament. The Toreros did everything they could — beating tough non-conference opponents and then handling their…
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