The offseason caused main adjustments inside the Division II soccer ranks, notably among the many two-time reigning SIAC champion Benedict Tigers.
The Tigers’ most noticeable distinction got here from former head coach Chennis Berry, who, together with lots of the staff’s key members, moved on to South Carolina State.
Whereas many anticipate Benedict’s efficiency to drop this yr in comparison with the earlier two seasons, because the outdated saying goes, “To be the person, you must beat the person.”
With that in thoughts, right here is our Final HBCU Sports activities Preseason Division II Soccer Ballot.
Rank
Crew
Earlier Rank
2023 Document
1
Benedict
1
11-1
2
Virginia Union
2
10-2
3
Fayetteville State
3
8-3
4
Albany State
4
6-5
5
Virginia State
5
8-2
6
Miles
6
7-3
7
Tuskegee
7
7-4
8
Fort Valley State
8
8-3
9
Johnson C. Smith
9
7-4
10
Edward Waters
NR
6-4