POINT LOOKOUT, MO. - Bellevue University has been picked to win the 2010 MCAC Softball Championship according to the MCAC Preseason Coaches' Poll released Monday (Feb. 1).

The Bruins compiled a 29-13 overall record last season en route to capturing the 2009 MCAC Regular Season Title with a 12-0 record.  Bellevue came up one win shy of the NAIA National Tournament last year, falling in the MCAC Tournament championship game to Park University, 7-6.

Peru State College, ranked second in the 2010 coaches' poll, is coming off an 18-24 record in 2009, including a 6-6 mark in conference play.

College of Saint Mary was picked third by the league coaches after going 14-26 (6-6 MCAC) a year ago.

Rounding out the poll are York College (4th), Haskell Indian Nations University (5th) and Central Christian College (6th).

2010 MCAC Softball Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Bellevue University*
2. Peru State College
3. College of Saint Mary
4. York College
5. Haskell Indian Nations University
6. Central Christian College

*2009 MCAC Regular Season Champions