2004-05 BASKETBALL PREVIEWS--GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE WEST DIVISION--WOMEN

Our basketball preseason outlook continues with the Gulf South Conference West Division women. So, without any further ado, here goes!

Henderson State--Despite finishing fourth in the GSC West, the Lady Reddies (23-13) went on one of the most amazing runs in postseason history last season, advancing the NCAA Division II Final Four. Now, as preseason favorites to win the division, pre-season All-GSC team members Aesha Carter and Saprina Reed hope to lead HSU to even greater heights this season.

Central Arkansas--The Sugar Bears will look to improve on last year's 21-11 record by relying on the services of 5-7 senior guard Carone Harris. And UCA will have to do it with a new Head Coach in Checola Seals, who replaced the retired Ron Marvel.

Southern Arkansas--Kim Davis hopes to take the Riderettes to the NCAA tournament. But first, she has to help get SAU to the Gulf South Conference tournament for the second straight season, which won't be easy in this always tough league.

Delta State--The Lady Statesmen will try to advance deeper into the NCAA tournament after being eliminated in the first round by eventual Final Four participant Henderson State.

Arkansas Tech--The Golden Suns had a down year in 2003-04, going a disappointing 13-14 overall, and missing the Gulf South Conference tournament. ATU could struggle finding their way to Tupelo this year.

Christian Brothers--The Buccaneers went 23-7, won the GSC West, and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the time in school history in last season. If the CBU women hope to make a return trip to postseason play, they have to do it with another new Head Coach, Scott Groninger.

Ouachita Baptist--The Tigers narrowly missed out on a GSC tournament berth, going 14-13 last season.

Arkansas-Monticello--The Cotton Blossoms have the misfortune of playing in one of the nation's toughest conferences.

Harding--So do the Bisons.