McNeese Favored, Multiple Teams Projected Third
Several college teams were ranked third in their conference preseason polls: UIndy wrestling in the GLVC, Williams Baptist women’s basketball in the American Midwest Conference, Dayton men’s basketball in the Atlantic 10, and Lubbock Christian men’s basketball in the Lone Star Conference. UIndy returns several national qualifiers, while Williams Baptist finished just one point behind second-place Stephens. Dayton received two first-place votes, and junior forward Amaël L’Etang was named to the A-10 Preseason All-Conference First Team. Lubbock Christian also collected two first-place votes after a 27-win season and an NCAA Tournament appearance. McNeese, meanwhile, was picked to win the Southland Conference for a fourth consecutive year after taking 11 of 12 first-place votes; the Cowboys are seeking a fourth straight tournament title.






