Men's Soccer Southern Conference

Furman Men's Soccer Ranked 15th In Preseason Poll

Greenville, S.C. -- The Furman men's soccer team is ranked 15th in the
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) preseason poll.

Last month, the Paladins were tabbed ninth by College Soccer News. Soccer
America will release its preseason national poll next week.

Head coach Doug Allison returns six starters, including senior captains
McNeil Cronin and Kenny Penn and second team All-American Clint Dempsey,
from the 2002 squad which finished 19-3-1 and reached the NCAA
tournament's round of 16.
Furman opens its season on August 29, when it battles preseason No. 2
Maryland in the Diadora Challenge at Creighton University. The Terrapins
are ranked No. 1 in the College Soccer News poll. The Paladins open their
home schedule versus South Florida on September 5, in the Diadora/Spinx
Furman Invitational.

The Paladins have qualified for the NCAA Tournament each of the past four
seasons. Furman currently owns an NCAA record 43-match Southern Conference
unbeaten streak as it has won the last four Southern Conference titles.