WESTON, Mass. – The Regis College softball team was chosen to finish sixth as the 2015 New England Collegiate Conference softball preseason polls were announced last week.

The Pride are looking to improve upon their 11-20, 8-10 NECC record last season with some new additions to the roster and some key returners. Junior infielder Alyssa McKinnon (Raynham, Mass.) and sophomore infielder Jenna Casello (Westborough, Mass.) both return to the squad after coming off NECC All-Second Team nods. Another notable returner is junior hurler Katie Cuozzo (Lynn, Mass.) who last year was named to the NECC All-Tournament Team.

Lesley University earned the top spot with 87 points and six first place votes. Elms College is projected to finish behind the Lynx after receiving two first place votes which amassed to 71 points. Newbury finishes behind the two squads after receiving 67 points and one first place vote. Mitchell received the fourth ranking with 63 points while Becker earned the fifth spot with 58 points. Rounding out the polls are Southern Vermont (39 points), Bay Path (34 points), Daniel Webster (16 points) and Wheelock (11 points).

2015 NECC Softball Preseason Poll

1. Lesley University 87 points (6)
2. Elms College 71 points (2)
3. Newbury College 67 points (1)
4. Mitchell College 63 points
5. Becker College 58 points
6. Regis College 49 points
7. Southern Vermont College 39 points
8. Bay Path University 34 points
9. Daniel Webster College 16 points
10. Wheelock College 11 points