NEW YORK - Temple field hockey has been picked to finish fourth of eight teams in the 2016 BIG EAST Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league office on Friday. Three-time defending conference champion UConn has been unanimously selected to defend its title.
The Huskies also garnered the BIG EAST Preseason Offensive Player of the Year honor in forward Charlotte Veitner, while UConn midfielder Anna Middendorf and Liberty back Serena Barr were selected as Preseason Co-Defensive Players of the Year.
The Huskies collected all seven eligible first-place votes for a total of 49 points from the leagues' head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players or teams.