STOCKTON, Calif. - The America East announced their preseason polls results Wednesday as the Pacific Tigers were picked to finish in second place in the West Division. The Tigers finished with six points in the poll, just trailing Stanford with nine points.
Pacific made an American East semifinal appearance last year before falling, 2-3, to the eventual champion Cardinal. The Orange and Black return 10 starters to their roster including NFHCA All-American and reigning Conference Player of the Year Kriekie van Wyk. Van Wyk led the charge for the Tigers last year with 19 goals, 45 points, and seven assists.