TOPEKA, Kan. — The Washburn Lady Blues volleyball team was ranked No. 11 in the preseason American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches poll which was released today. The Lady Blues were tabbed as the No. 2 pick by the MIAA’s coaches in the preseason poll which was announced two weeks ago.

The Lady Blues finished the 2008 season 30-6 and advanced to their fifth straight NCAA Tournament and sixth in seven years. Washburn will open the 2009 season at the Colorado Mines Oredigger Classic on Aug. 28-29.