Seawolves receive three first-place votes.Cambridge, Mass. - Stony Brook University’s men’s soccer team has been picked to finish second in the America East Conference, in a vote by the conference coaches. The Seawolves tied preseason favorite Boston University with three first-place votes and received 43 total points, one behind the Terriers.
Despite a 6-10-4 record in 2009, Stony Brook went 5-0-2 down the stretch to capture its second America East title. Sophomore Leonardo Fernandes (North Babylon, N.Y.) tallied seven goals and two assists in leading a young group last season. The 2009 America East Rookie of the Year is among eight returning starters.
The 2010 season begins at Long Island rival Hofstra on September 1 at 7:30. America East play starts with Boston University on October 2 at 7:00 pm at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
2010 Preseason Poll
Rank Team (1st-place votes) Total
1. Boston U. (3) 44
2. Stony Brook (3) 43
3. UMBC (1) 37
4. New Hampshire (1) 29
5. Binghamton 25
6. Hartford 22
7. Vermont 14
8. Albany 10
Despite a 6-10-4 record in 2009, Stony Brook went 5-0-2 down the stretch to capture its second America East title. Sophomore Leonardo Fernandes (North Babylon, N.Y.) tallied seven goals and two assists in leading a young group last season. The 2009 America East Rookie of the Year is among eight returning starters.
The 2010 season begins at Long Island rival Hofstra on September 1 at 7:30. America East play starts with Boston University on October 2 at 7:00 pm at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
2010 Preseason Poll
Rank Team (1st-place votes) Total
1. Boston U. (3) 44
2. Stony Brook (3) 43
3. UMBC (1) 37
4. New Hampshire (1) 29
5. Binghamton 25
6. Hartford 22
7. Vermont 14
8. Albany 10
