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Bemidji State Beavers ranked third in NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

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Summary

The Bemidji State women's soccer team has been voted third in the NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll, marking their fifth consecutive season in the top three. This follows a 2025 season where the Beavers finished tied for second, qualifying for the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament. Head coach Jim Stone highlighted the team's togetherness and leadership, praising junior Madisen Fritel and senior Ella Wade as key players for the upcoming season. Bemidji State returns 20 letterwinners and will open the 2026 season on August 28 against Missouri Western State.

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•Beavers ranked third in the NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll.
•Bemidji State finished tied for second in the NSIC last season.
•Head coach Jim Stone emphasized team leadership and togetherness.
•Madisen Fritel and Ella Wade named key players to watch.
•Season opener is on August 28 against Missouri Western State.

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2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Beavers slated third in NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll

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Aug. 10—BEMIDJI — For the fifth consecutive season, the Bemidji State women's soccer team was voted as one of the top three teams in the NSIC. In the NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll released on Monday, the Beavers were ranked third in the conference. They've been voted top three in the conference in eight of the last nine seasons. Defending NSIC champions Minnesota State was ranked first, while ...
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