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Aztec Men's Soccer Picked to Finish Fifth in Pac-10
Aug. 13, 2008
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Despite returning 10 starters, including five all-conference selections, from last season's runner-up squad, the San Diego State men's soccer team has been picked to finish fifth in the Pac-10 Conference in the preseason poll voted on by the league's coaches Wednesday. SDSU picked up 11 points, two behind fourth-place Washington (13). California was selected to repeat as league champions with 24 points, including four of the six first-place votes. The Golden Bears were followed by UCLA (20 points) and Stanford (17 points), which each picked up one first-place vote. The Huskies (13), Aztecs (11) and Oregon State (5) rounded out the conference. Last season, San Diego State finished 8-7-4 overall and 4-4-2 in Pac-10 play, ending up in a three-way tie for second with Stanford and UCLA. SDSU, which has never been picked higher than fourth in its four preseason polls, has finished the season better than each of its predicted finishes. In its inaugural Pac-10 season in 2005, the Aztecs were picked sixth, yet managed a fourth-place finish. San Diego State finished second in each of its past two seasons despite being picked fourth and fifth, respectively, in the preseason poll. SDSU kicks off its season Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. when it plays host to Michigan in the first game of The Courtyard Marriott, Central San Diego Tournament. The Aztecs then play Albany on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. 2008 Pac-10 Men's Soccer Preseason Poll |
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