Women' Soccer picked to finish fifth in Northeast-10 Preseason Coaches' Poll

South Easton, Mass. - Bryant University women's soccer team was voted to finish fifth by the Northeast-10 coaches in the 2005 preseason poll. The Bulldogs were picked ahead of Southern Connecticut and just behind Saint Rose in the fourth spot.

Bryant, under the direction of sixth-year coach Chris Flint, are hoping to enjoy another very successful season. The Bulldogs compliled an overall record of 13-5-2 with a stellar Northeast-10 conference record of 9-3-2.

The women's soccer team will open the 2005 season, Friday, August 26 with a match at Holy Family.

2005 Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Franklin Pierce (15), 225
2. Assumption, 194
3. Merrimack, 193
4. Saint Rose, 177
5. Bryant, 155
6. Southern Connecticut, 133
7. Southern New Hampshire, 132
8. Pace, 130
9. UMass Lowell, 114
10. Saint Michael's, 96
11. Saint Anslem, 78
12. Le Moyne, 62
13. Stonehill, 53
14. Bentley, 36
15. American Internation, 22