The University of North Georgia softball team has climbed eight spots from to fourth in the first National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll of the season following an 11-2 start. Valdosta State University, the 2012 NCAA Division II national champion, remained atop the standings 14 first-place votes thanks to a 9-1 record. The Saints completed the weekend sweep in the UAH Charger Chillout this past weekend with a 5-0 record to improve to 11-2 with a pair of shutouts.