RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Oklahoma Baptist women's basketball team was picked fifth in the Great American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll released on Wednesday.
A season ago, the Bison finished with a 20-9 record and earned the No. 3 seed in the GAC Tournament after the regular season. It was the first time in a decade that the program attained 20 victories.
In this year's poll, defending champion Harding and Southern Nazarene were tied at the top with 111 votes while HU had more first-place votes (5-4) over the Crimson Storm. Southwestern Oklahoma State was slotted third while Southeastern Oklahoma State checked in at four.
OBU's season starts with an exhibition on Nov. 3 at home against Mid-America Christian University. Season tickets are now available for purchase as well.
2025-26 GAC Preseason Women's Basketball Poll
t1. Harding - 111 (5)
t1. Southern Nazarene - 111 (4)
3
. Southwestern Oklahoma State – 106 (3)
4. Southeastern Oklahoma State - 79
5.
Oklahoma Baptist - 76
6. East Central - 66
7. Northwestern Oklahoma State - 58
8. Arkansas Tech - 53
9. Henderson State – 50
10. Southern Arkansas - 43
11. Ouachita - 24
12. Arkansas-Monticello – 15
