UW OSHKOSH PICKED TO WIAC VOLLEYBALL TITLE
Monday, August 24th, 2009 -- 11:12 AM
For the second straight season, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is the favorite to win the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women?s volleyball championship in a preseason poll conducted by the league?s sports information directors. The Titans secured eight first-place votes in the conference poll after claiming a share of last year?s title - the ninth in program history. UW-Oshkosh is ranked No. 4 nationally in the NCAA Division III American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Preseason Poll. UW-Whitewater, ranked No. 15 nationally, is expected to place second in the league standings. UW-Eau Claire shared last year?s championship with UW-Oshkosh and picked up the remaining first-place nod in this year?s league survey. The Blugolds are expected to place third in the nine-team conference race. UW-Eau Claire begins its 40th volleyball season ranked No. 20 nationally.2009 Preseason Predictions--Voted on by WIAC Sports Information Directors
2008 Record
1. UW-Oshkosh (8) 7-1, 40-3
2. UW-Whitewater 6-2, 30-10
3. UW-Eau Claire (1) 7-1, 24-12
4. UW-La Crosse 6-2, 28-12
5. UW-Platteville 4-4, 16-18
6. UW-River Falls 2-6, 15-22
7. UW-Superior 2-6, 13-19
8. UW-Stevens Point 1-7, 12-23
9. UW-Stout 1-7, 5-25
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