WICHITA, Kan. - For the second straight season Wichita State softball has been voted the favorite to win the American Athletic Conference by the league's coaches.
Wichita State received four first place votes and 75 total points in the preseason coaches poll. A total of seven points separate the top three teams in the poll. Coming in behind right behind Wichita State are Florida Atlantic (70) and North Texas (68).
The Shockers welcome back All-American outfielder Lauren Lucas, as well as all-conference performers in juniors Taylor Sedlacek and Sami Hood and sophomore pitcher Chloe Barber.