2007 NSIC Preseason Soccer Coaches' Poll
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St. Paul, Minn. - For the eighth consecutive year Winona State was selected as the NSIC preseason favorite in the soccer coaches’ poll. The Warriors won their third consecutive regular season championship in 2006 and their sixth overall regular season championship. The University of Mary received a first place vote as they were picked second. The Marauders upset Winona State in overtime last year 1-0 in the NSIC Tournament Championship game. Northern State was tabbed third in the poll this season and received a first place vote as well. The Wolves also boast NSIC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year in Kira Wannebo. Winona State boasts the NSIC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year in Holly Sutton, the Warriors second preseason player of the year in as many years.
Preseason NSIC Soccer Coaches Poll
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Points
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1
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Winona State (8)
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89
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2
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University of Mary (1)
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81
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3
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Northern State (1)
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67
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4
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Concordia-St. Paul
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63
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5
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Bemidji State
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60
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6
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Wayne State
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51
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7
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Upper Iowa
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39
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8
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SW Minnesota State
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37
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9
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MSU Moorhead
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34
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10
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Minnesota, Crookston
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19
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