Lady Bears picked fifth in preseason Valley poll

Published on: 10/01/2024

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ST. LOUIS, Mo--The Missouri Valley Conference held it's media day for women's basketball Tuesday.

And the coaches, sports information directors and selected media picked Drake as the overwhelming favorite to win.

In our Bear Nation report, the Missouri State Lady Bears were picked fifth, just behind Murray State.

Northern Iowa was second and Belmont third.

And Lady Bears point guard Lacy Stokes was named first team All-Valley.

She was the only Mo State player picked for preseason honors.

Stokes played in every game last season averaging 13 points, five assists and three rebounds a game.

The Mt. Vernon native was the Valley Newcomer of the Year.

News Source : https://www.ozarksfirst.com/sports/lady-bears-picked-fifth-in-preseason-valley-poll/

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