Red Raiders Picked to Finish Seventh in Big 12 Preseason Softball Poll

The Texas Tech Red Raider softball team was picked to finish seventh in the Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll that was released by the conference office Wednesday afternoon.

The Red Raiders, who wrapped the 2011 season eighth in the league, return 15 letterwinners from a squad that finished 42-16 after bowing out to Arizona in the finale of the NCAA Tucson Regional.

Tech opens the 2012 season Feb. 9 in the Arizona State Kajikawa Classic when the Red Raiders face San Diego State.

2012 BIG 12 PRESEASON COACHES POLL
Team (first-place votes) - Points
1. Missouri (3) - 59
2. Oklahoma (4) - 56
3. Texas (1) - 50
4. Baylor - 45
5. Texas A&M - 37
6. Oklahoma State - 32
7. Texas Tech - 22
8. Kansas - 13