New Orleans, Lou. - The Sun Belt Conference has announced that South Alabama has been voted to win the West Division in the Preseason Coaches Poll, with three players earning preseason conference honors.
USA received 10 of the 14 first place votes for the West Division and received 93 points. Texas State was voted second with three first-place votes and 77 points, and Troy earned 71 points for third place in the Division.
The Jaguars are returning from a 18-13 (10-6 in conference) campaign for a second-place finish in the West Division, and a Sun Belt Championship Semifinal appearance.