Jacqueline Morell of Bensalem on 2017 Softball Roster at Kutztown University

2017 Feb 8

Jacqueline Morell of Bensalem is one of 19 student-athletes on this year's 2017 Kutztown University softball team.

KU returns 7-of-9 starters and was picked to finish second in the Eastern Division in the 2017 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league's coaches.

The Golden Bears went 33-17 last year, finished second in the PSAC East and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. KU finished second to West Chester last year - the same team KU was picked second to in this year's preseason poll.

Kutztown opened its 2017 season on Friday, Feb. 3, in North Carolina. For the complete KU season preview, check out: http://kubears.com/news/2017/1/31/softball-2017-season-preview-media-guide.aspx.