Women's Soccer Tabbed Third in 2012 NECC Preseason Poll

ATTLEBORO, Mass. - The Elms College women's soccer team was selected to finish third in the 2012 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Preseason Poll as announced by the league on Thursday. 

The Blazers, winners of last year's conference tournament and recipient of the league's automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division III Championship, look to defend their title. Directed by fourth-year head coach Kevin Meek, the Elms squad will look to reload with an abundance of new talent as the squad returns just one senior. 

Here is a look at how the voting for the preseason poll broke down:

2012 NECC Women's Soccer Coaches Poll
1. Lesley - 96 (8)
2. Mitchell - 85 (1)
3. Elms - 78
4. Becker - 77 (1)
5. Regis - 61
6. Newbury - 48
7. Southern Vermont - 42
8. Bay Path - 33
9. Wheelock - 18
10. Daniel Webster - 12