Pac-10 loaded with elite teams

For the first time in history, the Arizona women's volleyball team is entering at season with a top-10 ranking. The No. 10 Wildcats begin their 2000 season tomorrow at the "Diggin' It" 2000 Tournament held at the Cox Arena in San Diego.

Expectations are high for the Wildcats in 2000, although head coach David Rubio believes that team with the right group of elements is going to win the Pacific-10 Conference title.

"I think the team that can overcome all the little bumps on the way, that can problem-solve, and the team that stays healthy is going to win the conference -along with being favored to win the national championship," Rubio said.

Although the Wildcats are ranked 10th in the nation, they are only ranked fourth in their own conference behind No. 1 UCLA, No. 3 Stanford, and No. 7 USC.