The Kirkwood softball team has been ranked No. 4 in the preseason rankings by the NJCAA for Division II.

The Eagles tied for fifth at the national tournament last season and finished with a 58-6 record.

LSU Eunice is ranked No. 1, followed by Phoenix, Jones County, Kirkwood and Mississippi Gulf Coast in the Top 5.

DMACC is ranked No. 6 in the country and Iowa Central is No. 18.

Kirkwood opens the 2017 season on Feb. 18 at the St. Ambrose Dome Tournament in Davenport.