Colonial States Athletic Conference

Aston, Pa. - Neumann University's Men's Soccer team has been selected as the pre-season favorite in 2011 Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) coaches' poll.  The 2010 CSAC Conference Champions received seven of ten possible first place votes, earning 96 points to secure the top spot over 2010 Conference runner-up Marywood University. 

"This is a first for the Neumann men's soccer program, so it's an honor to be recognized as preseason favorites," said Neumann head coach Kevin Sloan.  "We are excited about the challenge, but we realize that the CSAC title is up for grabs.

The Pacers earned three first place votes for a total of 92 points in the poll for a strong second place showing.  2009 CSAC conference champion, Cabrini College, will look to challenge for the title and was selected third with 77 points.

Centenary College received 67 points for a fourth place finish.  Gwynedd-Mercy College received 53 points to place fifth.  Keystone College (48), Immaculata University (39), Rosemont College (34), Philadelphia Biblical University (34), and Baptist Bible College (10) rounded out the voting.

The 2011 CSAC Championship begins with quarterfinal action on Tuesday November 1st.  The CSAC Championship Game is set for Saturday, November 5th at the highest remaining seed.