February 16, 2010

Softball: Eagles Tabbed Fourth In NECC Preseason Poll

Nashua, N.H. - The Daniel Webster College softball program has been picked to finish fourth of nine teams in the annual New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Coaches' Poll.

The Eagles 44 total points, following preseason favorite Lesley University, second place Elms College, and third place Mitchell College. The remainder of the field included Bay Path College, Newbury College, Wheelock College, Becker College and Southern Vermont College.

The Eagles will be led by first year Head Coach Alex Hill in 2010. The Eagles posted a program best ever 19-16-1 record last season including a 10-5-1 mark in NECC play, advancing to the post season and final three of the double-elimination tournament.

The Eagles open their season on March 15th against Saint Joseph (Conn.) as part of a five-game trip in Florida. DWC opens its northern slate at home on March 20th against Regis College.

2010 NECC Softball Preseason Poll

School

Points

2009 Overall Record

 

 

 

Lesley (4)

60

27-14

Elms (3)

59

17-14

Mitchell

45

16-18-1

DANIEL WEBSTER

44

19-16-1

Bay Path

37

17-19

Newbury

22

2-28

Wheelock

19

7-21

Becker

18

3-23

Southern Vermont

11

3-24

(First place votes in parentheses)

View: Mobile | Desktop