The goal this season for the Arizona Wildcats was to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season. With a weak non-conference schedule, Arizona (17-7, 6-6 Pac-12) needs to find wins against the top teams in the league if it hopes to accomplish that.
Friday’s trip to Washington State provides just such an opportunity.
The Wildcats are comfortably in the AVCA Top 25, climbing two spots to No. 21 and picking up over 100 ranking points despite dropping a match to Oregon on Sunday. It’s entirely conceivable that they could be ranked in the Top 25 and miss the postseason, though.