SAINT LOUIS – The 2021 Missouri Valley Conference softball preseason poll was released on Tuesday morning with Indiana State picked to finish sixth. The Sycamores have started the 2021 season 6-10 after a series victory over Memphis last weekend, and now turn their attention to the Valley campaign.
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Indiana State returns its entire pitching staff as well as six key position players. The Sycamores have also added depth with four true freshmen.
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The Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll and preseason all-conference team is picked by a vote of the league coaches. Coaches may not vote for their own players for the preseason all-conference team.
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The Sycamores will open Valley play this weekend, March 20-21, as they host Illinois State at Price Field.
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For the latest information on the Sycamore Softball team, make sure to check outÂ
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2021 Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Poll
| Rank |
Team (First Place Votes) |
Points |
| 1. |
Southern Illinois (6) |
96 |
| 2. |
Illinois State (2) |
87 |
| 3. |
Missouri State |
78 |
| 4. |
Northern Iowa (1) |
70 |
| 5. |
Drake (1) |
57 |
| 6. |
Indiana State |
44 |
| 7. |
Evansville |
40 |
| 8. |
Bradley |
35 |
| 9. |
Valparaiso |
28 |
| 10. |
Loyola |
15 |
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