Last season, Trinity ran rampant through the NESCAC, pausing only occasionally for a water break.
The Bantams lapped the field to win the regular-season title, winning 16 of the 18 league games they played. Then they won the conference tournament and pushed all the way into the championship game of the NCAA Division 3 tournament, losing to Hobart.
No question they’re still the team to beat. But early indications are that there won’t be so much separation this time around.
Let’s take a look at some early takeaways -- and potential contenders -- from the fledgling NESCAC season.