MVC releases 2015-16 preseason poll

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

1. Wichita State, 429 points
2. Evansville, 350
3. Northern Iowa, 336
4. Illinois State, 323
5. Loyola, 267
6. Indiana State, 218
7. Drake, 165
8. Missouri State, 127
9. Southern Illinois, 101
10. Bradley, 49

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