Binghamton softball selected to finish fourth in America East preseason poll

VESTAL, N.Y. (WBNG) - The America East Conference released its 2023 preseason softball poll, putting the Bearcats in fourth place. The Bearcats received one of the six first-place votes. The poll was voted on by the six conference head coaches – none of whom were allowed to vote for their own teams.

Defending champion UMBC was the pick to retain the title, earning 23 points and four first-place votes. UMass Lowell was second with 20 points and a first-place vote, and UAlbany was third with 17 points. Maine and Bryant tied for fifth place with seven points each.

2023 AMERICA EAST PRESEASON POLL:

1. UMBC - 23 (4)
2. UMass Lowell - 20 (1)
3. UAlbany - 17
4. Binghamton - 16 (1)
5. Maine - 7
6. Bryant - 7

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