August 26, 2004 
For immediate release 
Contact: Bob Lowe, SID 
(336) 272-7102, x279 

August 25, 2004 - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced the results of its 2004 men's and women's soccer pre-season polls.  On the women's side, Christopher Newport has been picked to finish first, with Greensboro following at second.  For the men, GC is predicted to win it all, edging out CNU by one point in the voting.  The pole is voted on by the soccer coach at each school.  

The Captains' women finished tied for first with Greensboro and Methodist last year.  The Pride won the tournament. GC is seeking its third staright postseason bid under first-year Head Coach Tracy Ducar.

Also in 2003, the GC men finished third in the regular season but won the tournament.  CNU won the regular season title. Head Coach Rusty Scarborough hopes to direct The Pride to its 11th consecutive NCAA appearance in 2004.

The 2004 USA South Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll follows (first place votes): 

1 Christopher Newport 48 (6) 
2 Greensboro 42 (2) 
3 Methodist 39 
4 N.C. Wesleyan 30 
5 Shenandoah 25 
6 Ferrum 15 
7 Peace 14 
8 Averett 11 
 

The 2004 USA South Men's Soccer Pre-Season Poll follows (first place votes): 

1 Greensboro 34 (4) 
2 Christopher Newport 33 (3) 
3 Methodist 24 
4 N.C. Wesleyan 19 
4 Shenandoah 19 
6 Ferrum 12 
7 Averett 6