FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State softball team was selected to finish in fifth place in a pre-season poll of SUNYAC coaches. The Devils finished fourth a year ago, and fell to Oneonta in the SUNYAC Tournament. The team has made the conference tournament in each of the past two seasons under head coach Tony Cicarello.

Cortland (80 points) was selected as the top team. Only two points separated Oneonta (66), Buffalo State (65), and New Paltz (64). The Devils were next with 50 points, ahead of Plattsburgh, Oswego, Potsdam, Morrisville, and Canton. 

SUNYAC PRE-SEASON POLL
Cortland          80
Oneonta          66
Buffalo State   65
New Paltz        64
Fredonia          50
Plattsburgh      40
Oswego           31
Potsdam           28
Morrisville        17
Canton               9