The girls and Lucky feel discouraged by their publicized loss to the Roses, but Luther and the coaching assistants encourage Spike Team. The mysterious man in the underground lair has a plan that will help Susan find the confidence she needs to become a great setter. While the Spikersfield girls continue to improve, Madame Amalia will do whatever it takes to make sure that her team wins and that she will take control of the college. Also, Julio gets a new bike in hopes of beating Justin in a race, but it might get him in trouble.