Rhode Island Grabs Top Spot in CLC - II Preseason Poll

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KINGSTOWN, RI  – University of Rhode Island secures the most votes and grabs the number one spot in the Division II Preseason Coaches Poll.

The Rams finished the 2024 season 13 - 3 and won all of their divisional conference games during the season. They also won the CLC DII Championship title with a huge 17 - 6 win over Bridgewater State.

The second spot was awarded to Bridgewater State. The Bears wrapped up last year 11-4. Third place went to the Maine Black Bears (4 - 6).

D-II CLC Preseason Coaches Poll

RankTeamVotes
1Rhode Island48
2Bridgewater State43
3Maine35
4Stonehill28
5Central CT State21
6UMass (Dartmouth)14
7Southern Connecticut State7
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