AIKEN, SC--USC Aiken’s men’s soccer team has been picked by the league’s coaches to finish sixth this season in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC). The conference office released the poll on Monday. USC Spartanburg was chosen as the unanimous pick, earning six first place votes and the maximum 36 points.

The Pacers picked up 10 points, finishing ahead of last place UNC Pembroke by three points. USC Aiken’s season begins on September 3, when they travel to the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Ala. The match is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Last season USCA finished last in the PBC with an 0-5-1 mark. The Pacers finished 7-10-1 overall.

Clayton State followed USC Spartanburg with 27 points. Francis Marion placed third in the poll with 26 points. Lander (22 points) and North Florida (19 points) finished fourth and fifth respectively, followed by the Pacers and UNC Pembroke.

Six points were awarded for a first-place vote, five for a second-place vote and so on. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams.

2003 Peach Belt Conference
Preseason Men’s Soccer Poll
1. USC Spartanburg...........36
2. Clayton State..................27
3. Francis Marion...............26
4. Lander...........................22
5. North Florida..................19
6. USC Aiken...................10
7. UNC Pembroke................7

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