California State University Northridge Athletics
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2/4/2021 12:35:00 PM | Softball
Complete Big West Release
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---With one first-place vote, the CSUN softball team is ranked seventh in the preseason Big West Conference softball poll.
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With CSU Bakersfield opting out of the season, nine Big West teams were ranked, led by Cal State Fullerton. The Titans, the 2019 conference champions, received seven first-place votes for 79 points. Long Beach State was awarded a first-place vote to earn 63 points and second place.
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UC Davis (52), Hawai'i (44), and Cal Poly (43) are third, fourth, and fifth respectively. UC Riverside (37) is sixth, followed by the Matadors with 34 points and the final remaining first-place vote. UC Santa Barbara (27), and UC San Diego (26) round out the poll.
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The Matadors will be led by Kenedee Jamerson. The senior lefty was 8-2 in the circle during the abbreviated 2020 season while hitting .269 at the plate.
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"With the difficulties that the pandemic has presented, we are looking forward to the opportunity to compete this season." said CSUN head coach Charlotte Morgan.Â
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On January 29, the Big West announced return to play and scheduling protocols for the spring sports of baseball, softball, men's volleyball and women's water polo. The announcement also opened the door for sports such as tennis.
2021 Big West Conference Preseason Softball Coaches Poll (First Place Votes)
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---With one first-place vote, the CSUN softball team is ranked seventh in the preseason Big West Conference softball poll.
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With CSU Bakersfield opting out of the season, nine Big West teams were ranked, led by Cal State Fullerton. The Titans, the 2019 conference champions, received seven first-place votes for 79 points. Long Beach State was awarded a first-place vote to earn 63 points and second place.
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UC Davis (52), Hawai'i (44), and Cal Poly (43) are third, fourth, and fifth respectively. UC Riverside (37) is sixth, followed by the Matadors with 34 points and the final remaining first-place vote. UC Santa Barbara (27), and UC San Diego (26) round out the poll.
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The Matadors will be led by Kenedee Jamerson. The senior lefty was 8-2 in the circle during the abbreviated 2020 season while hitting .269 at the plate.
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"With the difficulties that the pandemic has presented, we are looking forward to the opportunity to compete this season." said CSUN head coach Charlotte Morgan.Â
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On January 29, the Big West announced return to play and scheduling protocols for the spring sports of baseball, softball, men's volleyball and women's water polo. The announcement also opened the door for sports such as tennis.
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 2021 Big West Conference Preseason Softball Coaches Poll (First Place Votes)
| 1. | Cal State Fullerton (7) | 79 |
| 2. | Long Beach State (1) | 63 |
| 3. | UC Davis | 52 |
| 4. | Hawai'i | 44 |
| 5. | Cal Poly | 43 |
| 6. | UC Riverside | 37 |
| 7. | CSUN (1) | 34 |
| 8. | UC Santa Barbara | 27 |
| 9. | UC San Diego | 26 |
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