OREM, Utah-Wednesday, the WAC released its 2019 preseason coaches poll with the Wolverines slated to finish ninth overall.
Utah Valley received a total of 26 points in the coaches poll while defending conference champion Grand Canyon was picked to win the title.
The Antelopes received 75 points in the polls while 2018 WAC tournament champion New Mexico State was slated to finish second.
The preseason player of the year is Grand Canyon junior outfielder Quin Cotton and the preseason pitcher of the year is New Mexico State senior right-handed pitcher Brock Whittlesey.
The Wolverines commence their season Friday February 15 at Fresno State.