 Well for the BSU women's soccer team one month away from hitting the fields and bending it like Beckham for their first game but before all the madness of their 2017 journey begins. How about a little preseason recognition that indeed shows the high hopes for the Beavers this upcoming year. The NSIC released its preseason coaches poll earlier today and BSU is picked to finish third. The league also announced senior forward Raquel Thalen and fellow senior defender Miranda Fameset as players to watch. Beavers coming off a third place finish in conference last year with a 14-5-1 record also an eighth consecutive trip to the conference tourney. They advance to the semis for the fourth time in school history. Here's a look at that preseason poll. Minnesota State Mankato is picked first Augustana second but Midget State third. I'm gonna not state fourth and then rounding out the top eight. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland public television.