MIDWAY, Ky. – The Midway University women's basketball team has been picked to finish second in the 2026-27 River States Conference (RSC) Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll.
The Eagles received 75 points and three first-place votes in the poll, placing them second among the conference's nine teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Rio Grande was selected as the preseason favorite, receiving 78 points and seven first-place votes. Midway followed closely behind with 75 points and three first-place votes, finishing just three points shy of the top spot.
IU Southeast was picked third with 63 points, followed by Brescia in fourth with 54 points. IU East rounded out the top five with 46 points.
IU Kokomo was selected sixth with 42 points, while WVU Tech followed in seventh with 40 points. IU Columbus was picked eighth with 21 points, and Kentucky Christian rounded out the poll in ninth with 19 points.
The Eagles will look to build on their returning experience this season, led by junior guards A'Lyrica Hughes and Morgan Cross, both of whom earned All-Conference honors last season.
Hughes returns after earning First Team All-RSC honors in each of the past two seasons. The Owensboro, Ky., native has also been named RSC Defensive Player of the Week five times throughout her career and finished among the top three in the conference's Player of the Year voting last season. Entering her junior campaign, Hughes will look to continue her success on both ends of the court.
Cross, a native of Goshen, Ind., returns for her junior season after earning Second Team All-RSC honors last year. Known for her physicality and competitive play, Cross will look to continue making an impact for the Eagles as they compete for a conference championship.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com.
