In the Eastern Division, Kutztown was picked first in the PSAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.  The Golden Bears look to repeat as Eastern Division regular- season champs and avenge their league tournament loss to Lock Haven.  Kutztown has started the season 23-5.  The Golden Bears' offense has been sparked by Ashley Fitzgerald (.434 avg.) and 2007 PSAC East Player of the Year Steph Denlinger (.405 avg.).  The pitching staff is anchored by 2007 PSAC East Pitcher of the Year Katlin Arbogast (1.92 ERA).  Millersville has climbed over .500 as they have started the season 10-9.  Lindsay Hosier (.372 avg.), Janelle Mrackovich (.350 avg.), Emily Flieger (1.48 ERA) and the Lady Marauders look to pull off two strong wins to start their Eastern Division season.

 After being picked to finish last in the preseason coaches poll, West Chester has started the season with a promising 17-6 record.  The Golden Rams look to carry the early season success into divisional play as they take on Mansfield.  West Chester's offense is led by Erin MacNamee (.476 avg.) and the pitching staff is solidified by Shanon Padula (1.08 ERA).  Mansfield's L Knapp has posted a stellar 0.66 ERA through 21 innings, as the Mountaineers have started their season with a 6-3 record.  Knapp's are is backed by the hot bat of Nicole Yost (.524 avg.).

Shippensburg looks to return to its 2006 form.  The 2006 Lady Raiders fell to Lock Haven in the finals of the PSAC Tournament.  Lori Knopf (.459 avg.), current PSAC East Player of the Week Courtney Steele (.365 avg.) and pitching ace Dani Shields (1.93 ERA) and the rest of the Lady Raiders (15-11) will welcome East Stroudsburg (6-11).  The Lady Warriors have started slow, but offensive leader Briana Malachowski (.359 avg.) and hurler Kristen Halvorsen (1.99 ERA) are set to change their recent fortunes.

Bloomsburg is currently 17-2 and riding a nine-game winning streak.  The Huskies are in action on Saturday against East Stroudsburg.  Bloomsburg's offense is sparked by Tiff Corliss (.412 avg.) and Nikki Shiko (.392 avg.).  The ace of the pitching staff is current PSAC East Pitcher of the Week, Ashley Lynn.  Lynn has posted a 0.78 ERA this season.  Lynn is joined in the rotation by Tara Reed (0.74 ERA).  The Huskies were picked to finish second in the PSAC poll.

In the Western Division, the three-time defending PSAC West and two-time defending PSAC Tournament Champions, Lock Haven will start its 2008 divisional run off at home again Clarion.  The Lady Eagles have posted a 17-5 record this season.  Two-time NCAA Division II Pitcher of the Year, Kristen Erb leads Lock Haven's pitching staff with a 0.42 ERA.  Erb also leads the offensive attack with a .333 average.  Clarion looks to upset the defending champions and gain some momentum for divisional play.  Clarion's offense is led by Ashley Grisnik (.400 avg.) the Lady Eagles have started the season 1-4.

Edinboro began the season 8-8 and was picked to finish second in the PSAC poll. The Fighting Scots are led by the powerful arm of Vanessa Rose (1.09 ERA), while Dana Webb (.347 avg.) leads the offense. Edinboro will be heading to California.  The Vulcans are currently 6-4 on the year and primed for divisional play.  Team leaders Nicole Bellevance (.478 avg.), Kayleigh Braim (.424 avg.) and pitcher Sonia Petrosoniak (0.23 ERA).

In the final Western Division game, Slippery Rock will host IUP.  Slippery Rock has jumped out to an early season 12-2 record.  Pitchers Lisa Getgen (1.40 ERA) and Shauna Walker (1.09 ERA) anchor the pitching staff, while Shardea Croes (.484 avg.) and Stacey Rhoades (.394 avg.) have supplied the offense.  IUP, who was picked to finish third in the PSAC poll has started out slow at 4-14.  Jamie Fischer (.241 avg.) leads the offense and Erin Holloway (3.03 ERA) heads the pitching staff.

PSAC Preseason Coaches' Poll