Christopher Newport Tops Women's, Greensboro Men's Soccer Pre-Season Polls

August 25, 2004 - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced the results of its 2004 men's and women's soccer pre-season polls.  On the women's side, Christopher Newport has been picked to finish first, with Greensboro following at second.  For the men, GC is predicted to win it all, edging out CNU by one point in the voting.  The pole is voted on by the soccer coach at each school. 

The Captains' women finished tied for first with Greensboro and Methodist last year.  The Pride won the tournament.
Also in 2003, the GC men finished third in the regular season but won the tournament.  CNU won the regular season title. 

The 2004 USA South Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll follows (first place votes):

1	Christopher Newport	48 (6)
2	Greensboro	42 (2)
3	Methodist	39
4	N.C. Wesleyan	30
5	Shenandoah	25
6	Ferrum	15
7	Peace	14
8	Averett	11

The 2004 USA South Men's Soccer Pre-Season Poll follows (first place votes):

1	Greensboro	34 (4)
2	Christopher Newport	33 (3)
3	Methodist	24
4	N.C. Wesleyan	19
4	Shenandoah	19
6	Ferrum	12
7	Averett	6