Little Rock Women Projected to Finish Third in 2022-23 OVC Preseason Poll

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Ohio Valley Conference may not have experienced the challenge of facing Little Rock's women's basketball team yet. But despite the lore, banners and records, the Trojans' new league isn't ready to crown Little Rock's Team champions quite yet.
 
With the release of the league's preseason predicted order of finish, Little Rock's new league picked the Trojans to finish third overall with the Maroon and Silver receiving four first-place votes.
 
The Trojans received 129 points overall, just five behind projected runner-up UT Martin, who also received four first-place votes. Tennessee Tech, with 147 points and 11 first-place votes, is projected to finish atop the league.


 
Eastern Illinois, whose 115 points places them a mere 14 points shy of the Trojans, is projected to finish fourth while Tennessee State garnered 95 points and one first-place vote, is slotted to finish fifth.
 
SIUE (83 points), Southern Indiana (66) and Southeast Missouri (61) were picked to finish sixth. Lindenwood and Morehead State each received 33 points to tie for ninth.
 
Little Rock is entering its first year in the Ohio Valley Conference and the excitement is palpable in the Capital City as the new conference affiliation will bring about a more regionally-balanced schedule, the return of doubleheaders new regional rivalries and shorter travel times for fans and student-athletes to watch Little Rock's Team away from University Avenue.
 
Season tickets, Flex Plans and Mini Plans are on sale now and fans are encouraged to reserve their seats now for the great games set to take place at the Jack Stephens Center this season. To reserve your seats with any of the great ticket packages mentioned above, visit LRTrojans.com/tickets or call 501-916-3257 today.
 
For the latest information on Little Rock Basketball, make sure to check out LRTrojans.com. You can also find the team on social media at @LittleRockWBB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 
Get the latest Trojan news – including the weekly Trojan Report – delivered to you direct to your inbox by signing up for Little Rock Trojan E-News here.
 
 
2022-23 OVC Women's Basketball Predicted Order of Finish
(Selected by OVC Head Basketball Coaches and Communication Directors)
 
Rank                Team (First Place Votes)                    Points

1.	Tennessee Tech (11)	147
2.	UT Martin (4)	134
3.	Little Rock (4)	129
4.	Eastern Illinois	115
5.	Tennessee State (1)	95
6.	SIUE	83
7.	Southern Indiana	66
8.	Southeast Missouri	61
t9.	Lindenwood	33
t9.	Morehead State	33

(*Schools were not allowed to rank their own team. 9 points awarded for a first-place vote, 8 for second, etc.)
 
Preseason OVC Player of the Year: Lariah Washington, Eastern Illinois
 

NAME, SCHOOL	POS.	HT.	CL.	HOMETOWN	KEY STATS FROM 2021-22
Lariah Washington, Eastern Illinois*	G	5-9	Sr.	St. Cloud, Minn.	15.6 ppg; 47.3 FG%
Paige Pipkin, UT Martin*	G	5-10	Gr.	Henderson, Tenn.	12.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg
Gia Adams, Tennessee State%	G	5-7	So.	Houston, Texas	12.9 ppg; 2.6 apg
Shae Littleford, UT Martin%	G	5-7	So.	Charleston, Ill.	11.0 ppg; 30.5 3-PT FG%
Mikayla Kinnard, SIUE	G	5-11	Sr.	Louisville, Ky.	12.3 ppg; 39.5 FG%
Jada Guinn, Tennessee Tech	G	5-8	Sr.	Oak Ridge, Tenn.	8.9 ppg; 3.8 apg
Jordan Brock, Tennessee Tech	G	5-7	Gr.	Harlan, Ky.	11.8 ppg; 38.7 FG% (From 2020-21)
Anna Walker, Tennessee Tech	F	6-0	Jr.	Cleveland, Tenn.	8.5 ppg; 4.0 rpg
Seygan Robins, UT Martin	G	5-8	Gr.	Harrodsburg, Ky.	9.8 ppg; 39.6 FG%
Hannah Haithcock, Southern Indiana	F	6-0	Sr.	Washington Court House, Ohio	12.3 ppg; 4.7 rpg
Kennedi Watkins, Southeast Missouri	F	5-10	So.	Ballwin, Mo.	8.2 ppg; 5.6 rpg
Morgan Litwiller, Eastern Illinois	F	5-11	Sr.	Middlebury, Ind.	7.2 ppg; 3.6 rpg

 
* - 1st team All-OVC in 2021-22 # - 2nd team All-OVC in 2021-22 % - OVC All-Newcomer team in 2021-22
 
#LittleRocksTeam