Feb. 7, 2013

HAMPTON, VA - The Fayetteville State softball team has been picked to finish second behind Winston-Salem State in the Southern Division according to the 2013 CIAA Softball Preseason Poll. The poll was voted upon by the CIAA Softball Coaches Association. Predictions are based on a ranking system selected by each Head Softball Coach.

The Lady Broncos finished last season second in the Southern Division with a 10-37 overall record and 10-7 mark in conference play. FSU was also 7-3 within the division.

Winston-Salem State, the defending divisional champions, is predicted to win the Southern Division. Chowan, who has won the last three Northern Division titles, is projected to win its' side.

2013 CIAA Softball Team Predicted Order of Finish
Northern Division
1. Chowan
2. Virginia State
3. Bowie State
4. Virginia Union
5. Elizabeth City State
6. Lincoln (PA)

Southern Division
1. Winston-Salem State
2. Fayetteville State
3. Saint Augustine's
4. Johnson C. Smith
5. Shaw
6. Livingstone