Let’s face facts. The top 25 in DII women’s volleyball seems like a pretty exclusive club. Though the actual rankings may change, the names are seemingly the same year in and year out. You could know nothing about DII women’s volleyball and predict that Concordia-St. Paul or Tampa will win the national championship… and have a great chance of being correct.
That’s why it’s all the more impressive when teams come out of nowhere to make some noise. As we get to crunch time of the 2022 season, let’s take a look at some of the teams that have surprised thus far.
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(Note: All records through Oct. 24. Regional standings are based on the statistics and RPI on Inkblot Sports.)
Wayne State (Neb.)
It’s not surprising that the Wildcats are playing well. Twenty-win seasons have become pretty commonplace in Nebraska. But Wayne State (Neb.) is in the loaded NSIC, and 20 wins usually leave you in the middle of the pack. Now, Wayne State isn’t simply atop the NSIC standings, the Wildcats reached the pinnacle, holding the No. 1 spot in the land for several weeks this season before falling this past Monday to No. 3.
The team started off 24-0 before dropping a tough match to perennial contender No. 5 Southwest Minnesota…
