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August 11, 2005 UW-Parkside Grabs Top Spot in GLVC Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll Indianapolis, IN – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside received 13 first-place votes and 169 points to claim the #1 spot in the 2005 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) women’s soccer preseason coaches’ poll. Northern Kentucky University followed in second place with one first-place vote and 153 points. The Rangers ended the 2004 season with an 18-2-0 overall record and a 9-1 conference record, earning a second straight GLVC championship. The team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament before falling 1-0 to regional opponent Ashland. The Rangers are led by 2004 GLVC Coach of the Year Troy Fabiano. The 2005 season brings the addition of three new schools to the GLVC: Drury University, the University of Missouri-Rolla, and Rockhurst University. Conference play kicks off in September and culminates with the GLVC tournament hosted by the #1 seed at the conclusion of regular season play. This year’s conference tournament will feature an eight-team format with semifinal and final games being played November 4 and 6. 2005 GLVC Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll – Team Ranking (total points) 1. University of Wisconsin-Parkside (169) 2. Northern Kentucky University (153) 3. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (145) 4. Bellarmine University (110) 5. Drury University (105) 6. Rockhurst University (104) 7. University of Missouri-St. Louis (100) 8. Saint Joseph’s College (89) 9. University of Indianapolis (86) 10. Quincy University (74) 11. University of Southern Indiana (53) 12. University of Missouri-Rolla (37) 13. Lewis University (32) 14. Kentucky Wesleyan College (17) For more information about the GLVC and each conference member, please visit www.glvcsports.org. |