BOULDER—After an outstanding 2017 season, it looks like the Pac-12 Conference is expecting the University of Colorado volleyball team to have another great season, picking the Buffs fifth in the Preseason Pac-12 Coaches Poll.
The Buffs, who collected 89 points, were just one point from UCLA, which was selected fourth with 90 points. The fifth place selection is the highest for CU since joining the league in 2011. Stanford was picked first (121 points) and was followed by Southern California (100) and Oregon (96).
In addition, CU seniors Naghede Abu (middle blocker) and Alexa Smith (outside hitter), were named to the Preseason All-Pac-12 Team, marking the first appearance on the team for both.