Bridgewater State Leads PCLL-II

Published: Oct 26, 2016

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BOSTON -- After making its first trip to the MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour last spring, Bridgewater State has been tabbed the favorite to make a return visit to SoCal as they were the top pick in the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League's (PCLL) preseason coaches poll.

The Bears (7-4) took five of the nine first place votes to leave it well clear of Southern Conn. State (6-5), which had three first place votes. The Owls were just a point ahead of New Haven (6-6) and Stonehill (5-6), which were tied for third. New Haven snagged the remaining first place vote.

PCLL Division II Preseason Coaches Poll

Rank	Team	Points	1st votes
1.	Bridgewater State	10	5
2.	Southern Conn. State	26	3
3t.	New Haven	27	1
3t.	Stonehill	27
5.	Central Conn. State	30
6.	Westfield State	40
7.	WPI	46
8.	Bridgeport	56
9.	Framingham State	61