BU earns top spot in MCAC women's soccer preseason poll

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Bellevue University has been selected as the top team in the 2011 MCAC women's soccer preseason coaches' poll released on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

The Bruins posted a 15-4-2 record including a 5-0 mark in the MCAC in 2010, claiming the MCAC regular season and tournament titles and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history.  Bellevue begins the season ranked 26th nationally.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University ranks second in the preseason coaches' poll having recorded an 8-9 overall record in 2010, including a 3-2 mark in the MCAC.  York College, which went 6-10-3 (2-1-2 MCAC) last year, placed third in the 2011 league coaches' poll.

Rounding out the rankings are Central Christian College (t-4th), Central Baptist College (t-4th), Southwestern Christian University (6th) and College of Saint Mary (7th).

2011 MCAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll
1.  Bellevue University * \#
2.  Oklahoma Wesleyan University
3.  York College
t4. Central Christian College
t4. Central Baptist College
6.  Southwestern Christian University
7.  College of Saint Mary

*2010 MCAC Regular Season Champions
\#2010 MCAC Tournament Champions