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Men’s Soccer Voted Second in MAC Preseason Poll
August 15, 2017 02:59 PM | Men's Soccer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University men's soccer team has been voted second in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Poll, the conference announced on Tuesday.
In a vote by the league's head coaches, defending MAC champion Akron was voted to win the conference, earning 35 total points and five first-place votes. WVU had 21 points and one first-place vote.
The Mountaineers tied for second with MAC newcomer SIU Edwardsville. Western Michigan and Bowling Green tied for fourth place with 20 points, while Northern Illinois collected nine points.
Coming off an 8-7-1 season in 2016, WVU returns nine starters and adds 12 newcomers. After winning his 100th game at West Virginia last year, coach Marlon LeBlanc begins his 12th season at the helm.
WVU Soccer Scarf ticket packages are now on sale, which includes the official 2017 WVU soccer scarf and 10 tickets to be used at any men's or women's soccer match during the 2017 regular season. Packages are just $30 and are available while supplies last. To order, visit WVUGAME.com or call 1-800-WVU GAME.
The complete 2017 WVU men's soccer schedule, with match times, can be found here. All dates and times are subject to change, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned to WVUSports.com for updates.
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