Chattanooga Tabbed to Win 2003 Softball Title

SPARTANBURG, SC -- The Southern Conference released its 2003 preseason softball poll today and the coaches selected Chattanooga to defend its title for the fourth straight year. The Lady Mocs edged Furman in the polling, receiving six of the eight first place votes, with Georgia Southern and UNC Greensboro each receiving one apiece.

Furman was tabbed to finish second followed closely by Georgia Southern in third and UNCG in fourth. Rounding out the field were College of Charleston selected in fifth, East Tennessee State in sixth, UNC Wilmington in seventh and Appalachian State in eighth.

The Lady Mocs won their sixth straight regular season title in 2002 with a 17-2 conference record. Chattanooga swept through the conference tournament, defeating Appalachian State and East Tennessee State and edging out Furman to win its third straight tournament crown. In the NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, Chattanooga posted two wins over Florida Atlantic before falling to ACC rivals Georgia Tech and Florida State. The Lady Mocs finished the season ranked 27th nationally in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll.



2003 SoCon Women