ST LOUIS – University of Evansville junior Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain/University of Almeria) has earned Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Preseason honors ahead of the 2023 campaign.
The 2022 MVC Freshman of the Year, who led the Purple Aces in goals (9) and points (21), was one of 12 players selected to the preseason team. Diaz Barragan was Evansville's only representative on the MVC Preseason All-Conference Team.
Missouri State was picked to repeat as league champions by Valley Head Coaches with six first place votes. The Purple Aces were picked to finish fourth among nine teams in the preseason poll with 50 points.