BC Picked 6th in ACC Poll

National Runner-Up UNC Slotted First

August 20, 2009

The Boston College men’s soccer team has been predicted to finish sixth in the ACC this year, according to the annual coaches’ preseason poll released Wednesday.

North Carolina, which ended the 2008 season as the national runner-up, was the favorite to capture the league title. The Tar Heels received five first-place votes and a total of 73 points, narrowly edging Virginia, which was picked to finish second with four first-place votes and a total of 72 points.

Following the Cavaliers (in order of projected finish in the preseason poll) were defending national champion Maryland, Wake Forest, NC State, Boston College, Duke, Clemson and Virginia Tech.

The Eagles will host exhibition games against Southern Connecticut State (Aug. 20) and Syracuse (Aug. 26) before the 2009 officially begins on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Rhode Island. The team’s home opener will be on Friday, Sept. 4 against Bryant at 4 p.m.

ACC competition gets underway on Friday, Sept. 11 when BC travels to College Park to face defending ACC champion and NCAA champion Maryland.

2009 Preseason ACC Men’s Soccer Poll

1. North Carolina
2. Virginia
3. Maryland
4. Wake Forest
5. NC State
6. Boston College
7. Duke
8. Clemson
9. Virginia Tech