• Preseason Releases: Men, Women | Media Day Recap

The Lindenwood women's team was picked fifth while the men's team was tabbed sixth in the 2026-27 OVC Preseason Poll voted on by league head coaches and communications directors.

The predictions were released as part of the OVC Basketball Media Day powered by Centerpoint Energy, which was held on October 16.

The Lions teams will look to be one of eight teams in each gender to qualify for the 2027 OVC Basketball Championships, which will be played March 3-6 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. For more information on the championship, click here.

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Head Men's Coach Kyle Gerdeman
Senior Guard Miles White
Head Women's Coach Phil Sayers
Senior Guard Cadence Dykstra