SFA’s Ladyjacks were picked second in the Southland Conference’s 2026-27 preseason poll, narrowly behind Lamar. Coming off back-to-back conference tournament titles, SFA returns seven players—including tournament MVP Myka Perry—and adds six newcomers. The Ladyjacks open their season Nov. 4 at home against the University of Dallas.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar: 116 points and 6 first-place votes
  • SFA: 113 points and 5 first-place votes
  • SFA returns 7 players and adds 6 newcomers
  • Coach Leonard Bishop has a 76-28 career record, 24 wins shy of 100
Yes, But

The preseason poll is a forecast, not a result: SFA finished just 3 points behind Lamar, which received one more first-place vote.

State of Play
  • SFA has won the Southland Conference Tournament in each of the past 2 seasons.
  • Conference play begins Dec. 2 against Northwestern State.
  • The Southland Conference Tournament is scheduled for March 8-11.
What’s Next

The Ladyjacks begin the season Nov. 4 at 11 a.m., hosting the University of Dallas at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

Bottom Line

SFA enters the season as a leading contender, but repeating as tournament champion will mean proving its strength amid a refreshed roster—and edging past a narrowly favored Lamar team.