When observers look to trace Point Loma Nazarene’s rapid rise in the NCAA Division II national women’s volleyball rankings, they usually go back three weeks. PLNU dropped only three sets in four matches to win what is considered the nation’s premier Division II nonconference tournament. “We were playing outstanding volleyball,” Scott said. “I think 2023 changed the team’s dynamic; I know it changed mine,” said Nua, a returning Division II All-American. “I would argue that Nua is the best player in all of Division II volleyball,” said Scott.