UNLV women’s soccer team picked to finish seventh in Mountain West

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 13, 2014 - 5:08 pm

UNLV was picked to finish seventh in the Mountain West women’s soccer preseason poll. The Rebels received 55 points in voting by coaches.

San Diego State was picked to win the 12-team league, receiving five first-place votes and 115 points. Colorado College, which competes in the Mountain West for women’s soccer, was second with five first-place votes and 112 points, followed by Boise State with two first-place votes and 103 points. UNR was picked to finish ninth with 37 points.

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By Callie Fin / RJ

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By Ed Graney and Callie Lawson-Freeman / RJ

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By Alex Wright / RJ

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By Alex Wright / RJ

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By Ed Graney / RJ

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