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Pitt State women's soccer starts season ranked No. 2 in coaches poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pitt State women's soccer starts season ranked No. 2 in coaches poll
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Pitt State women's soccer has been ranked No. 2 in the 2026 MIAA preseason coaches poll, accumulating 136 points and securing six first-place votes. The Gorillas achieved a historic milestone last season by becoming MIAA regular-season champions and reaching the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time. Pitt State finished the previous season with a record of 14-4-2 overall and 9-1-2 in conference play. The team will open their season at home on Thursday, August 27, against the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

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  • •Pitt State women's soccer ranked No. 2 in MIAA preseason poll.
  • •Gorillas received 136 points and six first-place votes.
  • •Pitt State was MIAA regular-season champion last season.
  • •The team is set to open the season on August 27.
  • •They will face the University of Missouri - St. Louis at home.
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