PAC-8 Power Rankings #6
Just one change this week as the UW-WSU series was cancelled and we only saw USC-UCLA last weekend. Everybody is off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Number in parenthesis is last week’s ranking
1.(1) #7 Utah Utes (12-4, 6-0 PAC-8) 2nd in Conference
Last Week: 1-1 (Loss vs #5 SJSU 2-3 OT, Win vs #14 UNLV 9-1)
This Week: Bye Week
Utah split the Beehive Showcase this past week, picking up a win against UNLV and and OT loss to San Jose State. Next up is big for the Utes as they’ll head to the Western Showcase next week.
2.(2) Oregon Ducks (11-1-1, 7-0 PAC-8) 1st in Conference
Last Week: 1-0-1 (Loss vs WWU 2-3 SO, Win vs WWU 4-1)
This Week: Bye Week
Another close weekend with Western Washington last week as they pick up their 11th win of the season. The I-5 Cup is next for the Ducks as they can win the cup with a sweep of the Huskies.
3.(3) Washington Huskies (9-5, 4-3 PAC-8) T-3rd in Conference
Last Week: 2-0 (1-0 forfeits vs Washington State)
This Week: Bye Week
Washington State had to cancel on the Huskies this week, so UW will have two weeks to prepare for their big matchup with the Ducks next week.
4.(5) UCLA Bruins (3-7, 3-5 PAC-8) T-3rd in Conference
Last Week: 1-0 (Win vs USC 7-6)
This Week: Bye Week
UCLA evened up the Crosstown Cup after picking up a win over the Trojans at home. After the break the Bruins will host Cal State Fullerton and #12 Loyola Marymount.
5.(4) USC Trojans (5-7-1, 2-3 PAC-8) 5th in Conference
Last Week: 0-1 (Loss @ UCLA 6-7)
This Week: Bye Week
USC falls a spot after losing 7-6 to UCLA. When the Trojans come back from the break, they’ll have a big three game set against #12 Loyola Marymount and Cal State Fullerton.
6.(6) Cal Golden Bears (5-5, 1-5 PAC-8) 6th in Conference
Last Week: 1-0 (Win vs Sacramento State)
This Week: Bye Week
Cal picks up the win against Sacramento State to get to .500 on the year. Up next the Golden Bears have a trio against UC Davis, Santa Rosa, and of course Stanford.
7.(7) Washington State Cougars (2-10, 0-8 PAC-8) 7th in Conference
Last Week: 0-2 (0-1 forfeits to Washington)
This Week: Bye Week
The Cougars were unable to travel to Seattle this weekend so they’ll have another week off before a pair of games against Gonzaga.
8.(8) Stanford Cardinal (0-7, 0-3 PAC-8) 8th in Conference (On Provisional Status)
Last Week: Bye Week
This Week: Bye Week
Stanford was off and is off again this week. Next up is Fresno State for their final game of the winter semester.