NOTE: Our fall sports preview continues with a look at Peach Belt Conference volleyball.
Predicted order of finish courtesy of the Peach Belt Conference.
1. Armstrong Atlantic State--With the departure of perennial power North Florida to the NCAA Division I ranks, AASU now has the team to beat in the PBC. Head Coach Alan Segal welcomes back three starters and eight letterwinners to a Pirates that finished the 2004 season 29-8, and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fifth year in a row. AASU has yet another tough schedule to start 2005, as the Pirates will participate in tournaments in Illinois and Texas in successive weekends.
2. Francis Marion--The Patriots return six starters from last year's 21-14 squad, as three other letterwinners and three newcomers. Head Coach Sonny Kirkpatrick hopes that combination will help FMU contend for a PBC title in 2005.
3. USC Aiken--After posting one of the biggest turnarounds at the NCAA Division II level in 2004, the Pacers look to take the next step, and improve on last year's 21-13. USCA returns all but one starter from a year ago. In addition, head coach Will Condon has added six new players to the roster, including two junior college transfers.
4. USC Upstate--Head Coach Jennifer Calloway welcomes back seven starters from last year's 16-15 team.
5. UNC Pembroke--Despite finishing 9-22 last season, the Braves hope for significant improvement this season.
6. Lander--Former softball head coach Doug Spears will assume the reins of the volleyball program on an interim basis in 2005. He has his work cut out for him, as the Bearcats struggled to a 13-21 record in 2004.
7. Augusta State--The Jaguars welcome Amber Glass as their new head coach. After a dismal 2-29 campaign last season, there's only one way ASU can go, and that's up.
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