Women's Lacrosse | 1/25/2012 3:30:00 PM
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Christopher Newport University was picked to win the USA South Athletic Conference 2012 lacrosse title in the preseason coaches' poll. Last spring, the Captains captured both the USA South Regular Season and Tournament titles for the fifth consecutive season.
Christopher Newport received seven of eight first-place votes (49 points) as head coaches do not vote for their own teams in the balloting. Shenandoah University finished second in the balloting as the Hornets received 42 points and the remaining first-place vote. Greensboro College and Ferrum College rounded out the top-half of the poll with 38 and 31 points, respectfully.
The Monarchs will kick off the 2012 season with eight returning starters including last year's leading scorer
Jasmine Stephens. Head coach Dennis Cox takes over in his first season with the team and will open up at Randolph-Macon Feb. 25.
The 2012 USA South Women's Lacrosse Tournament will once again be played at Springwood Park in Burlington, N.C. on April 13-14.
|
2012 USA South Women's Lacrosse Coaches Poll |
|
Rank |
Institution (1st Place Votes) |
Pts. |
|
1. |
Christopher Newport (7) |
49 |
|
2. |
Shenandoah (1) |
42 |
|
3. |
Greensboro |
38 |
|
4. |
Ferrum |
31 |
|
5. |
Methodist |
25 |
|
6. |
Agnes Scott |
19 |
|
7. |
LaGrange |
12 |
|
8. |
N.C. Wesleyan |
8 |
