Post by FU73 on Feb 16, 2021 13:42:36 GMT -5
The MAAC has released their preseason poll, with the Fairfield University Women's Soccer team ranked second with two first place votes. The Stags also had four student-athletes named to the Preseason All-MAAC squad with Gabby Diodati, Stephanie Tsangaris, Liz Dumas, and Nicole Stryjek each earning the honor.
"Preseason polls are fun for the fans to get excited for the season, but we know we have to prove it on the field," Head Coach David Barrett, the reigning MAAC Coach of the Year said. "I'm proud about how we have come together in a short season so far this winter and think we can accomplish some exciting things this year. But we have to prove it on the field."
The Stags proved themselves on the pitch last year, posting an 11-6-3 overall record and earning a spot in their first MAAC Championship match in five years.
Monmouth, the three-time MAAC Champions, was selected as the preseason favorites of the conference with nine first place votes. The Stags recorded 105 points in the preseason poll, 13 behind Monmouth but 25 ahead of third place finisher Rider. Quinnipiac (88) and Marist (68) rounded out the top-five.
The Stags continue their preparation for the start of their season which is slated for March 9 against Rider at 6pm.
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MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll
1 Monmouth (9) 118
2 Fairfield (2) 105
3 Rider 90
4 Quinnipiac 88
5 Marist 68
6 Niagara 66
7 Manhattan 54
8 Siena 48
9 Iona 39
10 Canisius 33
11 Saint Peter's 17
Stag Women's Soccer
MAAC Regular Season Champions (7): 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2012
MAAC Tournament Champions (6): 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2008
NCAA Tournament Appearances (5): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2008