Much as I dislike underhanded stuff in the markets, could a few shorts have found out about the large cross that was coming down, and thus closed out their positions earlier in the day? That would explain some of the extra volume.

If that's the case, you can bet the shorts will be at it first thing Monday morning, as they will see that new price as a good sell point (after all, they held the stock short at .88). Hopefully, fear of good and fast approaching results from the field will cause them to hold off on further attacks, at least until after the results are in.