ST. LOUIS — Prior to the start of its media day Tuesday morning, the Missouri Valley Conference released its 2015-16 preseason poll, as voted by coaches, sports information directors and media.
Wichita State is the favorite to win the league for the third straight season, with Evansville predicted to make a jump to second place, which would be the Aces’ best finish since the 1998-99 season.
Here are the full results.
MVC Preseason Poll

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- Wichita State, 429 points
- Evansville, 350
- Northern Iowa, 336
- Illinois State, 323
- Loyola, 267
- Indiana State, 218
- Drake, 165
- Missouri State, 127
- Southern Illinois, 101
- Bradley, 49
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