TULSA, Okla. – The University of Tulsa softball team was picked to finish fourth in the American Athletic Conference Preseason Coach's Poll, it was announced today.
Under first-year head coach Crissy Strimple the Golden Hurricane had the second-best start in school history, going 7-0 out of the gate during the 2020 season. When the Covid-19 pandemic ended the season, TU held a 13-11 record with wins over Mississippi State, Maryland and Dayton.
UCF was selected to win the conference by the AAC head coaches, receiving 6 of the 7 first place votes. USF (31 points) landed in second, while Houston (23 points) was chosen to finish third.