August 27, 1998
GREENVILLE, SC -- The 16th ranked Furman men's soccer team was picked to finish second in the Southern Conference coaches poll released Thursday.
The Paladins, who claimed the 1997 Southern Conference tournament championship was edged out by 1997 regular season champion UNC Greensboro by a mere one point.
Furman, which returns seven starters including All-South Region selections Ronnie Pascale and Daniel Alvarez, will open the season Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. against UAB at FurmanÕs Eugene Stone Stadium.
The Paladins will meet 20th-ranked UNC Greensboro at home on September 16 in a rematch of last season's conference championship match.
1998 Southern Conference Men's Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll