Softball picked to finish second in MAC West
The Central Michigan softball team was selected to finish in second place in the Mid-American Conference West Division, the league announced Tuesday.
CMU received four first-place votes, behind 2010 MAC champion Ball State, who received seven first-place votes.
In the East Division, Miami University was tabbed to win the division with five votes, ahead of Ohio (4) and Kent State.
The Chippewas finished 27-19 and 12-8 in MAC last season, earning the No. 5 seed in the MAC tournament.
MAC Softball Preseason Poll
East Division: 1. Miami (5 first-place votes) 2. Ohio (4) 3. Kent State (3) 4. Bowling Green 5. Buffalo 6. Akron
West Division: 1. Ball State (7) 2. Central Michigan (4) 3. Northern Illinois (1) 4. Western Michigan 5. Eastern Michigan 6. Toledo
2011 MAC tournament winner: Miami (7), Ball State (3), Ohio (1), Kent State (1)
