Knights Women's Soccer

Thursday, August 23, 2001

Fairleigh Dickinson University Picked Tenth in NEC Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll

HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY -- According to a poll of league head coaches, the Fairleigh Dickinson University women's soccer team was predicted to finish tenth in Northeast Conference competition.

The Quinnipiac Braves, who claimed a bid to the 2000 NCAA Tournament, were picked as the preseason favorite to win the 2001 NEC Women's Soccer Championships. Monmouth, who tied with Quinnipiac for the regular season title last year, is predicted to pose the biggest threat to the Braves.

The teams that finish in the top four at the end of regular season will advance to the 2001 NEC Women's Soccer Championship, which will be hosted by St. Francis (PA) University on November 2 & 4, 2001. The winner of the NEC Tournament will receive an automatic-bid to the 2001 NCAA Championships.

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights return 10 starters from last season's first-year varsity team and they look past the predictions, eager to showcase their talent to NEC and non-conference opponents alike. Second-year head coach Peter Gaglioti has brought in a large recruiting class of eight talented players.

After a season opener at Seton Hall on Friday, August 31st at 1:00pm, the team travels to Temple on Thursday, September 4th for a 4:00pm match. The Knights will host Drexel for their home opener on Wednesday, September 12th at 4:00pm. NEC competition begins with a trip to Pennsylvania to face St. Francis University (Friday, September 14th) and Robert Morris (Sunday, September 16th).

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2001 NEC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll: 1. Quinnipiac (9) 2. Monmouth (1) 3. UMBC 4. Central Connecticut State 5. Long Island 6. St. Francis (PA) 7. Mount St. Mary's 8. Sacred Heart 9. Robert Morris 10. Fairleigh Dickinson 11. Wagner (first place votes in parentheses)


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Thursday, August 23, 2001 Fairleigh Dickinson University Picked Tenth in NEC Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY -- According to a poll of league head coaches, the Fairleigh Dickinson University women's soccer team was predicted to finish tenth in Northeast Conference competition. The Quinnipiac Braves, who claimed a bid to the 2000 NCAA Tournament, were picked as the preseason favorite to win the 2001 NEC Women's Soccer Championships. Monmouth, who tied with Quinnipiac for the regular season title last year, is predicted to pose the biggest threat to the Braves. The teams that finish in the top four at the end of regular season will advance to the 2001 NEC Women's Soccer Championship, which will be hosted by St. Francis (PA) University on November 2 & 4, 2001. The winner of the NEC Tournament will receive an automatic-bid to the 2001 NCAA Championships. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights return 10 starters from last season's first-year varsity team and they look past the predictions, eager to showcase their talent to NEC and non-conference opponents alike. Second-year head coach Peter Gaglioti has brought in a large recruiting class of eight talented players. After a season opener at Seton Hall on Friday, August 31st at 1:00pm, the team travels to Temple on Thursday, September 4th for a 4:00pm match. The Knights will host Drexel for their home opener on Wednesday, September 12th at 4:00pm. NEC competition begins with a trip to Pennsylvania to face St. Francis University (Friday, September 14th) and Robert Morris (Sunday, September 16th). * * * KNIGHTS * * * 2001 NEC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll: 1. Quinnipiac (9) 2. Monmouth (1) 3. UMBC 4. Central Connecticut State 5. Long Island 6. St. Francis (PA) 7. Mount St. Mary's 8. Sacred Heart 9. Robert Morris 10. Fairleigh Dickinson 11. Wagner (first place votes in parentheses)