RAIDERS SLATED TO FINISH SEVENTH IN LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL

August 22, 2001
Contact: Michele Kelley
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HAMILTON, N.Y. - New Patriot League member American was the preseason favorite according to a poll of league head coaches and sports information directors.  

American, formerly of the Colonial Athletic Association, earned 81 votes, as well as seven first-place votes.  Following closely is Fairfield with 77 points and three first-place votes.

The 2000 league champion, Holy Cross, which finished with a perfect 6-0 in conference play, picked up 76 points and three first-place votes to come in third.  Lafayette and Bucknell also garnered first-place consideration, with the Leopards taking 69 points and the Bison, 66.

The Raiders narrowly missed a sixth-place ranking, as Lehigh earned 31 points versus Colgate's 30.  Rounding out the poll is Ursinus with 18 points.

Colgate will play a preseason scrimmage against St. Lawrence on Sunday, August 26 at Tyler's Field in preparation for their first regular season contest against Siena on Wednesday, August 29.

2001 Patriot League Preseason Field Hockey Poll