Women’s Basketball Selected Sixth in USA South Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Posted: Oct 17, 2018

Joseph Marvin: Assistant Sports Information Director

BREVARD, N.C. – The Brevard College Tornados Women's Basketball team has been picked to finish sixth in the USA South West Division. The USA South Conference released its annual Preseason Coaches' Poll on Wednesday afternoon, placing the Tornados in sixth place, receiving 31 total points in the preseason poll.

2018-19 USA South Women's Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll *West Division*
Rank	Institution (1st Place Votes)	Pts.
1.	Berea^ (6)	62
2.	Piedmont# (3)	57
3.	Maryville	47
4.	Huntingdon	41
5.	Covenant	35
6.	Brevard*	32
7.	LaGrange	27
8.	Agnes Scott	15
9.	Wesleyan	8
*Ineligible for USA South Tournament (Div. III Reclassifying Member) ^Defending Division Champion #Defending Tournament Champion

The 2018-19 season marks the first season that the BC Tornados Women's Basketball team are eligible for distinctions such as all-conference, player of the week, and a regular season championship. The Tornados won't be able to compete in the USA South Conference tournament due to NCAA reclassification, however, the Tornados are able to compete in the ECAC postseason, if selected.

The USA South preseason coaches' poll tabbed Berea College as preseason favorites for the West Division. The Mountaineers went 23-4 last season, finishing with a 12-2 record against USA South competition. Berea reached the USA South tournament finals before falling to Piedmont College.

Head Women's Basketball Coach Donald Hudson enters his third season at the helm of BC Tornados Women's Basketball. Hudson enjoyed success in the 2017-18 campaign, as Brevard finished with a 12-13 record, its best record in NCAA-era program history. BC also found success against USA South competition. Although not counting towards a conference regular-season title in 2017-18 due to NCAA reclassification, Brevard recorded a 9-11 mark against teams currently in the USA South Conference.

The USA South East Division was headlined by fellow NCAA Division III provisional member Pfeiffer. The Falcons received 60 total points in the poll, including five total first-place votes. Like Brevard, Pfeiffer will also be eligible for a regular season title in 2018-19. Pfeiffer reached the ECAC playoffs last season, falling in the first round.

Brevard College will open its 2018-19 schedule on Friday, November 9 as they travel to Toccoa, Ga. to take on the Toccoa Falls Eagles at 6 p.m. Coach Hudson and the 2018-19 Tornados will make their home debut on Thursday, November 15 at 6 p.m. against Berry College. The Tornados enjoyed a 7-4 home record last season en route to a 12-13 overall record.

Tornado Tip-off Set for Monday, October 29 at 9 p.m.: The annual Tornado Tip-off event has been announced for Monday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. at Boshamer Gymnasium. Fans are encouraged to "Pack the Bosh" in support of the 2018-19 Men's and Women's Basketball teams.

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