Here's What People Think of Illinois Softball

Softball season in Illinois is underway, so let's take a look at how the preseason polls feel Illinois teams will fair this spring.

Bradley: 7th in the Missouri Valley (Illinois State, Southern Illinois)
DePaul: 4th in the Big East (South Florida)
Eastern Illinois: 2nd in the Ohio Valley West (Tennessee-Martin)
Illinois*
Illinois State: Tied for 1st in the Missouri Valley
Loyola: 1st in the Horizon League
Northern Illinois: 5th in the MAC West (Ball State)
Northwestern*
SIUE: 4th in the Ohio Valley West (Tennessee-Martin)
Southern Illinois: Tied for 1st in the Missouri Valley
UIC: 2nd in the Horizon League (Loyola)
Western Illinois: 3rd in the Summit League (North Dakota State)

*Big Ten did not release a preseason poll. WTF, Big Ten???