KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Northeastern State University Women's Soccer is picked to finish seventh in the MIAA this season according to the preseason coaches' poll released on Tuesday afternoon.
 
The RiverHawks went 10-7-2 one season ago and reached the opening round of the MIAA Tournament.
 
Central Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win this year's MIAA title with 117 points and seven first-place votes.  The Bronchos are ahead Central Missouri by two points with the Jennies winning last year's NCAA Central Region crown.  
 
The RiverHawks return six seniors, including senior Emily Seiler, who was named a United Soccer Coaches All-Region in 2018.  Head Coach Chase Wooten is in his ninth season as head coach of the RiverHawks.
 
NSU will open the  season on Sept. 5 when they face Ouachita Baptist on the road. The RiverHawks will open their home schedule on Sept. 7 hosting Northwestern Oklahoma at 7 p.m.

Preseason MIAA Women's Soccer Coaches Poll
First-place votes in parenthesis

1. Central Oklahoma (7) - 117 points
2. Central Missouri (5) - 115 points
3. Fort Hays State - 93 points
4. Emporia State - 89 points
5. Missouri Western - 84 points
6. Rogers State - 63 points
7. Northeastern State - 61 points
8. Newman - 56 points
9. Washburn - 46 points
10. Nebraska Kearney - 28 points
T11. Missouri Southern - 20 points
T11. Northwest Missouri - 20 points