Volleyball Picked Seventh in BIG EAST Preseason Coaches Poll
8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - The Seton Hall volleyball team was picked seventh in the 2010 BIG EAST Preseason Coaches Poll, released today by the conference office. The Pirates, who finished eighth last season, are coming off their first post-season appearance since 1994.
Six starters return for the Hall, including senior outside hitter Sarah Osmun (Crystal Lake, Ill.), who is on pace to set the school career record for kills. The Pirates open the season in the Tribe Invitational against William & Mary on Aug. 27, followed by tournaments at Penn State and California.
Cincinnati was the unanimous choice to win the conference, followed by defending tournament champion Louisville. Notre Dame and Marquette round out the top four.
Stephanie Niemer of Cincinnati was the pick for Preseason Player of the Year.
2010 BIG EAST Volleyball Preseason Awards and Coaches Poll
BIG EAST Preseason Player of the Year
Stephanie Niemer, Cincinnati, Sr., OH
All-BIG EAST Preseason Team
*Lola Arslanbekova, Louisville, So., OH
Ashley Beyer, Marquette Jr., OH
Allie Boaz, USF, Sr., RS
Kristen Dealy, Notre Dame, Jr., OH
Vanessa Dorismond, Georgetown, Sr., OH
Annie Fesl, Cincinnati, Sr., S
Missy Harpenau, Cincinnati, Jr., OH
Nikki Klingsporn, Marquette, Sr., S
Kim Maroon, Villanova, Jr., L
Maggie Mergen, Villanova, Jr., MB
Rebecca Murray, Connecticut, Sr., MH
*Stephanie Niemer, Cincinnati, Sr., OH
Kellie Sciacca, Notre Dame, Sr., MB
Amy Town, Pittsburgh, Sr., OH
* - unanimous selection
^ - Due to a tie in voting, extra members have been added to the BIG EAST Preseason All-Conference Team
BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll
| School | Points | BIG EAST | Overall | BIG EAST Finish |
| 1. Cincinnati (14) | 196 | 12-2 | 19-11 | T-2nd |
| 2. Louisville | 176 | 10-4 | 21-11 | 4th |
| 3. Notre Dame | 161 | 14-0 | 21-7 | 1st |
| 4. Marquette (1) | 158 | 6-8 | 18-12 | T-8th |
| 5. Pittsburgh | 139 | 12-2 | 20-11 | T-2nd |
| 6. USF | 122 | 9-5 | 18-10 | T-5th |
| 7. Seton Hall | 96 | 6-8 | 12-19 | T-8th |
| 8. Syracuse | 94 | 9-5 | 21-11 | T-5th |
| 9. Connecticut | 90 | 7-7 | 14-17 | 7th |
| 10. St. John's | 85 | 2-12 | 9-21 | 14th |
| 11. Villanova | 81 | 5-9 | 16-13 | 11th |
| 12. Georgetown | 65 | 4-10 | 14-16 | 12th |
| 13. West Virginia | 60 | 6-8 | 17-13 | T-8th |
| 14. Rutgers | 35 | 3-11 | 10-19 | 13th |
| 15. DePaul | 17 | 0-14 | 6-23 | 15th |
(-) - first place votes
