Ball State Voted to Finish Third in MAC Preseason Poll
August 15, 2023 | Soccer
CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference announced its annual preseason coaches poll on Tuesday. The Ball State soccer team was voted to finish the regular season in third place.
Last season, the Cardinals reached the MAC Tournament Championship after being voted to finish tied for seventh in the conference. Ball State received the second-most votes to win the MAC Tournament in 2023 with two votes.
"The goal for every season remains the same, win the MAC conference tournament," said Head Coach Josh Rife. "We have a great group returning and the new additions to the roster have been doing well adjusting to our team. Looking ahead to conference play, the MAC looks to be as competitive as ever and we hope our non-conference schedule will prepare us for the journey."
BSU brings back its top points scorers from last season, led by Avery Fenchel with 22 points, Delaney Caldwell with 15, and Lexi Fraley with 12. All three combined for 23 of the squads 34 goals from last year.
The Cardinals open the 2023 campaign on Thursday, August 17, against Mercyhurst. First touch is slated for 4 p.m. from the Briner Sports Complex.
2023 MAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll
(First Places Votes)
Tournament Champions: Buffalo (6), Ball State (2), Bowling Green (1), Miami (1), Ohio (1), Western Michigan (1)
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Last season, the Cardinals reached the MAC Tournament Championship after being voted to finish tied for seventh in the conference. Ball State received the second-most votes to win the MAC Tournament in 2023 with two votes.
"The goal for every season remains the same, win the MAC conference tournament," said Head Coach Josh Rife. "We have a great group returning and the new additions to the roster have been doing well adjusting to our team. Looking ahead to conference play, the MAC looks to be as competitive as ever and we hope our non-conference schedule will prepare us for the journey."
BSU brings back its top points scorers from last season, led by Avery Fenchel with 22 points, Delaney Caldwell with 15, and Lexi Fraley with 12. All three combined for 23 of the squads 34 goals from last year.
The Cardinals open the 2023 campaign on Thursday, August 17, against Mercyhurst. First touch is slated for 4 p.m. from the Briner Sports Complex.
2023 MAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll
(First Places Votes)
- Buffalo (7)- 112 points
- Western Michigan (3)- 104 points
- Ball State (1)- 100 points
- Bowling Green- 98 points
- Miami (1)- 86 points
- Kent State- 67 points
- Ohio- 65 points
- NIU- 42 points
- EMU- 35 points
- CMU- 31 points
- Toledo- 27 points
- Akron- 26 points
Tournament Champions: Buffalo (6), Ball State (2), Bowling Green (1), Miami (1), Ohio (1), Western Michigan (1)
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