Louisville volleyball reaches top 10 in national rankings for first time in program history

Cardinals move up to No. 9 in latest AVCA Coaches Poll

Louisville volleyball has reached the top 10 in the national rankings for the first time in program history, according to the latest AVCA Coaches Poll.

The Cardinals moved up to No. 9 in the poll after going 2-0 last week with wins over Virginia and Virginia Tech. Louisville is now 11-1 on the season, with its only loss coming to No. 1 Texas.

Louisville is led by a trio of All-Americans in Anna Stevenson, Amaya Tillman and Claire Chaussee. Stevenson is averaging 4.23 kills per set, while Tillman is averaging 3.91 kills per set and Chaussee is averaging 11.50 assists per set.

The Cardinals will be back in action on Friday when they host No. 13 Kentucky. The match will be televised on ESPNU.

Louisville's rise to the top 10

Louisville's rise to the top 10 has been fueled by a number of factors, including:

• The emergence of Anna Stevenson as one of the best players in the country
• A strong supporting cast around Stevenson, including Amaya Tillman and Claire Chaussee
• A tough non-conference schedule that has prepared the Cardinals for ACC play

Louisville is now one of the favorites to win the ACC Championship and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

What's next for Louisville volleyball?

Louisville will continue its ACC schedule this weekend with a match against No. 13 Kentucky. The Cardinals will then have a bye week before facing No. 2 Pitt on October 21.

Louisville is in a good position to make a run at the ACC Championship and the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals have a talented team and a tough schedule that will prepare them for the postseason.

Don't miss any of the action as Louisville volleyball continues its historic season.