PITMAN, NJ – Rutgers-Newark is picked to finish last in the 10-team New Jersey Athletic Conference by the league's head coaches in their annual preseason poll released by NJAC Commissioner Terry Small. 

2010 NJAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll (PDF)

The Scarlet Raiders kick off their 2010 season in Florida on Saturday in the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee figuring to be much improved over last season's squad which did not post a conference victory.

Defending champion William Paterson is the favorite in what is expected to be a tight race. The Pioneers garnered four first place votes while three other teams claimed at least one top ballot. The College of New Jersey, picked for second place, drew two first place votes, while Ramapo was the top pick of three voters to come in a third overall in the poll. Rowan, the No. 4 pick, got the other top ballot.

Rutgers-Camden is the “dark horse” team.

2010 NJAC Softball
Preseason Coaches Poll
SCHOOL (1st Place Votes)
1. William Paterson (4)
2. TCNJ (2)
3. Ramapo (3)
4. Rowan (1)
5. Kean
6. Montclair State
7. Rutgers-Camden
8. Richard Stockton
9. New Jersey City
10. Rutgers-Newark