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ESU VOLLEYBALL PICKED FIRST IN COACHES POLL

August 5, 2009 -- The margin was narrow, however last season's MIAA Champion Emporia State Volleyball team was picked to finish atop the league in 2009 in the coaches poll released today. Both ESU and Washburn earned five first place votes, but the Hornets had a total score of 94 to the Lady Blues 92 to earn the top spot.

Rounding out the top five were NCAA South Central Regional participants Central Missouri, Nebraska-Omaha and Truman State. Pittsburg State, who also made the South Central Regional last season are slated sixth followed by Northwest Missouri, Missouri Souther, Southwest Baptist, Fort Hays State and Missouri Western rounding out the poll.
 
ESU returns four of six starters from last seasons MIAA Champion team, including All-American and MIAA Player of the Year Ting Liu. She will be joined on the floor by third team All-American outside hitter Arica Shepard.
 
The Hornets open their season on the road at the Nebraska-Omaha Showcase. They will face Northern Alabama at 12:15 p.m. on Aug. 28 in Omaha. Their home opener will be Sept. 18 against Missouri Western at 7 p.m. From W. L. White Auditorium in Emporia.
 
2009 MIAA Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Emporia State (5) – 94 pts.
2. Washburn (5) – 92 pts.
3. Central Missouri – 79 pts.
T4. Nebraska-Omaha (1) – 69 pts.
T4. Truman State – 69 pts.
6. Pittsburg State – 61 pts.
7. Northwest Missouri State – 40 pts.
8. Missouri Southern State – 37 pts.
9. Southwest Baptist – 35 pts.
10. Fort Hays State – 15 pts.
11. Missouri Western State – 14 pts.

 

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