New Haven, CT - The Albertus Magnus College Women's Basketball team has been selected to finish sixth out of thirteen teams in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference preseason poll, which is voted on by conference head coaches.

The Falcons were defeated 80-57 in the GNAC Semifinals last season.  Albertus finished with a 13-14, 8-4 GNAC record as they won five of their last six games.

Albertus graduated two starters but Head Coach Ed Panzo brought in six recruits to keep the Falcons strong in the 2010-2011 season.

The Falcons are 3-2, 0-0 GNAC on the young season and host New England College on Thursday night at 7:00 pm. 

GNAC Preseason Poll: 

1. Emmanuel  (143)
2. Emerson (124)
3. Norwich (114)
4. St. Joseph's College (ME) (97)
5. Suffolk (96)
6. Albertus (94)
7. JWU (80)
8. Simmons (71)