The remaining eight teams will be assigned to the Bronze Championship bracket. Ga. The tournament site is adjacent to the venue used for the 1996 NCAA Women's College World Series and the softball championships at the 1996 Olympic Games. Coaches preseason poll. Michigan's tournament-opening opponent. Boston College begins its season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic. . . .
Eagles are a first-time Michigan opponent. . . .
Connecticut opens its season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic. . . . Coaches preseason poll. Michigan and DePaul last met in the championship game of the 1998 NCAA Regional 3 Championship. Michigan is 4-0 vs. the Blue Demons. . . . Coaches preseason poll.