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Waves Slip Two Spots But Stand Strong at 24-7

A rankings dip from fourth to sixth doesn't diminish what this team has built.

D1Ball StaffThursday, July 16, 2026

At 24-7, the Waves have authored a season worth celebrating — even if the latest poll nudged them down from #4 to #6. That two-spot slide says more about the tightening race around them than any crack in their own foundation. You don't stack 24 wins by accident. It takes discipline, depth, and a locker room that shows up night after night. The drop is a reminder that the margin at the top is razor-thin, and every match carries weight from here. This is still a team nobody wants to see on the other side of the net. The Waves lost some polling ground this week, but the resume still speaks loudly — and the story isn't finished yet.

Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.

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