BEARKATS PICK TO WIN SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE AGAIN

The Sam Houston State Bearkats are the pre-season pick by the coaches and sports information directors to take the Southland Conference championship in 2018.

The Bearkats return a solid core of players, especially on offense, that led the team to the conference title in 2017.

Sam Houston State’s opening game is set for Sept. 8 at home against Prairie View A&M.

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE PRE-SEASAON POLL

1. Sam Houston State (10) 187
2. Nicholls (6) 173
3. Central Arkansas (5) 170
4. McNeese (1) 159
5. Southeastern Louisiana 119
6. Stephen F. Austin 90
7. Abilene Christian 89
8. Northwestern State 86
9. Incarnate Word 53
10. Lamar 52
11. Houston Baptist 32