St. Scholastica was picked to finish second in the 2009 UMAC softball regular season according to the preseason coaches' poll. The Saints received 44 points and two first place votes following a season in which they recorded a 16-5 record in the UMAC conference. The Saints finished third last season after winning 11 consecutive UMAC championships prior to 2008.
Northwestern College was picked to finish first after compiling a 19-2 record against conference foes last year. They return eight starters from last year's championship team.
Northland College was picked to fnish third followed by Martin Luther College, University of Minnesota-Morris, Bethany Lutheran College, Presentation College and Crown College.
The non-conference season will begin in mid to late March.
UMAC Preseason Poll (First place votes)
48 Points - Northwestern College (6)
44 Points - College of St. Scholastica (2)
37 Points - Northland College
26 Points - Martin Luther College
25 Points - University of Minnesota, Morris
23 Points - Bethany Lutheran College
13 Points - Presentation College
8 Points - Crown College
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