Mavericks Tabbed Second in Preseason Coaches' Poll
Aug 19, 2019 | Men's Soccer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Omaha men's soccer team has been picked to finish second in the Summit League this season, the league office announced Monday.
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This marks the sixth consecutive season the Mavericks begin their campaign ranked second in the preseason poll.
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Denver was chosen as the league's favorite with 24 points and four first-place votes while Omaha garnered 21 points and two first-place votes.
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Purdue Fort Wayne placed third with 16 points, followed by Oral Roberts with 13 points. Western Illinois finished fifth with nine points and Eastern Illinois received seven points to round out the poll.
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Junior forward Diego Gutierrez was selected to the Summit League's Player to Watch list. As a sophomore, Gutierrez led the Mavericks in points (21), goals (seven) and assists. In league statistics, he ranked third in points and fourth in goals and assists.
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 The Mavericks host UCLA in an exhibition match at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Caniglia Field. Omaha officially kicks off the regular season on Friday, Aug. 30 at California in Berkeley, Calif.
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SUMMIT LEAGUE PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
School – Points (First-Place votes)
1. Denver - 24 (4)
2. Omaha - 21 (2)
3. Purdue Fort Wayne - 16
4. Oral Roberts - 13
5. Western Illinois - 9
6. Eastern Illinois - 7
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2019 SUMMIT LEAGUE PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH
Denver – Jacob Stensson, Preston Judd
Omaha – Diego Gutierrez
Purdue Fort Wayne – Emil Fosse
Oral Roberts – Gerber Chavez
Western Illinois – Paul Kirdof
Eastern Illinois – Edgar Mesa
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This marks the sixth consecutive season the Mavericks begin their campaign ranked second in the preseason poll.
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Denver was chosen as the league's favorite with 24 points and four first-place votes while Omaha garnered 21 points and two first-place votes.
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Purdue Fort Wayne placed third with 16 points, followed by Oral Roberts with 13 points. Western Illinois finished fifth with nine points and Eastern Illinois received seven points to round out the poll.
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Junior forward Diego Gutierrez was selected to the Summit League's Player to Watch list. As a sophomore, Gutierrez led the Mavericks in points (21), goals (seven) and assists. In league statistics, he ranked third in points and fourth in goals and assists.
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 The Mavericks host UCLA in an exhibition match at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Caniglia Field. Omaha officially kicks off the regular season on Friday, Aug. 30 at California in Berkeley, Calif.
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SUMMIT LEAGUE PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
School – Points (First-Place votes)
1. Denver - 24 (4)
2. Omaha - 21 (2)
3. Purdue Fort Wayne - 16
4. Oral Roberts - 13
5. Western Illinois - 9
6. Eastern Illinois - 7
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2019 SUMMIT LEAGUE PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH
Denver – Jacob Stensson, Preston Judd
Omaha – Diego Gutierrez
Purdue Fort Wayne – Emil Fosse
Oral Roberts – Gerber Chavez
Western Illinois – Paul Kirdof
Eastern Illinois – Edgar Mesa
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