1. Henderson State--The Lady Reddies get the nod in the GSC West after finishing 25-10, and losing to eventual Final Four participant Central Arkansas in the South regional final last season. NCAA Division I transfers Sondra Bush (Houston), and Keisha Blackwell (Providence) are expected provide leadership in the backcourt.
2. Central Arkansas--After posting its best season in school history at 28-7, which included a trip to the national semifinals, the Sugar Bears will look to make another long postseason run in 2005-06.
Junior Caronica Randle returns at guard for the UCA women, while Allyson Sample and Jamie Boone join the Sugar Bears as transfers from Austin Peay and Arkansas-Fort Smith, respectively.
3. Delta State--After narrowly missing the Gulf South Conference tournament at 15-12 overall, 7-9 in the GSC West, the Lady Statesmen hope to return to their place among the elite programs in the conference. But in order to get there, the Delta State women must rely on contributions from sophomore guard Jennifer Rushing, who averaged 4.65 assists, and 2.96 steals per game, as well as newcomers Casey Broussard and Britta Stephens.
4. Southern Arkansas--The Riderettes hope to take the next step, and improve upon last season's 18-11 record, which included an upset win over West Florida in the quarterfinals of the Gulf South Conference tournament. Kim Davis and Sharonda Davis return to provide some muscle in the frontcourt.
5. Arkansas-Monticello--The Cotton Blossoms hope to make a return trip to Tupelo, Miss. after finishing 15-14 overall, 8-8 in GSC West action.
6. Ouachita Baptist--Senior Sarah Hart makes the move from Arkansas Tech, as she hopes to lead the Tigers back to the GSC tourney. OBU finished the 2004-05 season 16-12 overall, 8-8 in GSC games. The Tigers hope to go much deeper in the conference tournament after being eliminated by Montevallo in the opening round last March.
7. Arkansas Tech--The Golden Suns have a brand-new head coach in Todd Schaefer, who comes from Christian Brothers.
8. Christian Brothers--The Buccaneers face an uphill battle after going 13-13 overall, 4-12 in the GSC West last season.
9. Harding--The Bisons found themselves looking up at the rest of the GSC West, finishing last in the division at 4-12 (11-17 overall).
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