Aug. 13, 2009
Contact: Sean Forrester
Falcons Picked to Finish Fifth in PBC Preseason Poll
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The University of Montevallo women’s soccer team was selected to finish in fifth by Peach Belt Conference coaches today (Aug. 12). The Falcons received a vote for third, two for fourth, three for fifth, three for sixth and a single vote for seventh. The Lady Cougars of Columbus State University were picked to finish first for the fourth year in a row.
The top-five was rounded out by Georgia College and State University in second, Armstrong Atlantic State University in third and UNC-Pembroke picked to finish fourth. Fellow newcomer Flagler was picked to finish three spots behind UM in eighth.
The Falcons return 11 players from last season’s squad who finished second in the Gulf South Conference. Also joining the mix is a highly talented group of 11 newcomers.
The Falcons open up their season Aug. 23 with an exhibition match on the road against Shorter College. They return home for an exhibition match on Aug. 25 against Belhaven before opening the regular season on the road versus the University of North Alabama on Aug. 28. The Falcons first conference match will be Sept. 12 on the road against Flagler College.###