NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, the Sun Belt Conference released the preseason coaches' poll that saw the Texas State soccer team come in eighth in the 14-team league.
The Bobcats totaled 118 points to finish eight points back of App State and South Alabama, both of which picked up a first-place vote. Sitting atop the poll with 181 points and first-place selections is two-time defending conference tournament champion Old Dominion. Right behind the Monarchs is James Madison, which picked up three first-place votes and 177 points.
Rounding out the top five is ULM with 138 points and both Georgia Southern and Georgia State (1 first-place vote) tied for fourth with 134 points.