MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – With a full cast of experienced players mixed with a talented incoming class, Middle Tennessee's women's basketball program is prepping for what could be a big year in Murfreesboro.
The Lady Raiders, who received votes in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll released on Thursday, were announced as the Conference USA favorites on Friday. Junior forward Alex Johnson was also named the C-USA Preseason Player of the Year.
Middle Tennessee will begin its season with a 3 p.m. exhibition Sunday at the Murphy Center against Tennessee Wesleyan, then follow with a second exhibition matchup against Trevecca on Nov.