Our 2006 pre-season fall sports previews wrap-up with an installment on men's soccer. Predicted orders of finish are courtesy of both the GSC and PBC.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE
1. West Florida
2. Montevallo
3. Christian Brothers
4. Alabama-Huntsville
5. Ouachita Baptist
6. Harding
7. Delta State
Analysis: With the departures of Central Arkansas and Lincoln Memorial, the GSC is down to just seven schools for men's soccer as the 2006 season gets underway. Just two points separated the teams that were picked to finish first and second, respectively; UWF and UM. Montevallo begins the year ranked 18th in the nation, while West Florida hopes to bounce back after missing the GSC tournament last season.
PEACH BELT CONFERENCE
1. Clayton State
2. USC Upstate
3. UNC Pembroke
4. Lander
5. North Georgia
6. Francis Marion
7. USC Aiken
8. Georgia Southwestern
Analysis: With three squads (Clayton State #8, Lander #14, UNC Pembroke #22) nationally ranked to open this season, and a fourth (USC Upstate) finishing last season with a top 15 national ranking, the PBC once again should be among the most competitive NCAA Division II conferences in the nation. The PBC does add one team to the mix in 2006, as Georgia Southwestern State University of Americus, Ga. begins its first year of competition.
NOTE: National rankings are courtesy of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
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