ST. LOUIS – Indiana State women's basketball has been tabbed to finish ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, the Valley announced Tuesday morning.
 
Entering year three with head coach Vicki Hall, the Sycamores received 129 votes, trailing Loyola Chicago, whom the Trees were slated to play in the MVC Tournament last season, by just four points. Missouri State is the league favorite, picking up 360 points and 33 first place votes.
 
After welcoming 14 newcomers a season ago, the Sycamores return 11 letterwinners and 12 of their 14 from the roster overall, making them one of the more experienced teams in Division I.
 
Del'Janae Williams will look to lead a group of seven talented sophomores after earning MVC All-Freshman team honors a year ago, while Jamyra McChristine returns as well after leading the Trees in scoring and rebounding with 11 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. 
 
The Indiana State non-conference schedule, as well as Hulman Center protocols and capacity limits due to COVID-19, will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

2020-21 MVC Preseason Poll
1. Missouri State - 360 (33)
2. Bradley - 328 (7)
3. Northern Iowa - 288
4. Drake - 282
5. Illinois State - 223
6. Southern Illinois - 201
7. Valparaiso - 176
8. Loyola Chicago - 133
9. Indiana State - 129
10. Evansville - 80
 
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