October 18, 2006
Contact: Mike Christie, Sports Information Director

Greensboro Picked As USA South Preseason Women's Basketball Favorite

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - Greensboro College, under the direction of fifth-year Head Coach Jason Tuggle, was picked in the preseason coaches' poll to win the USA South Athletic Conference 2006-07 women's basketball title.  The Pride are currently the two-time defending USA South regular season and tournament champions. Last season, Greensboro earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the second round before bowing out.

Greensboro received five of eight first-place votes (46 points) as head coaches do not vote for their own teams in the balloting.

Christopher Newport University finished second in the balloting with 45 points and three first-place votes.  Ferrum College rounded out the top-three as the Panthers collected 34 points.

The 2006-07 campaign tips-off on Friday, Nov. 17 when Averett University, Christopher Newport University, Greensboro College, Methodist College, N.C. Wesleyan College and Peace College are all in action.

 

2006 USA South Women's Basketball Coaches Poll
Rank	Institution (1st place Votes)	Pts.
1.	Greensboro (5)	46
2.	Christopher Newport (3)	45
3.	Ferrum	34
4.	Methodist	31
5.	Shenandoah	24
6.	Averett	19
7.	Peace	14
8.	N.C. Wesleyan	11