XU of Louisiana picked to finish 1st in 2007-08
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Posted By: Jehan Bunch on October 12, 2007 Gold Rush leads the way in GCAC coaches poll For immediate release . . . October 4, 2007 NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana was picked to finish first in the 2007-08 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball standings, according to a preseason coaches poll announced Thursday. The Gold Rush, which was 22-10 in 2006-07 and shared the GCAC regular-season title with Tougaloo, received seven of 10 first-place votes and 79 points. LSU-Shreveport, winner of the last two GCAC tournaments, was second with 67 points. LSUS, third-place Mobile and fourth-place Tougaloo received one first-place vote apiece. Xavier will attempt to win consecutive GCAC regular-season championships for the first time since the league's first two seasons, 1981-82 and 1982-83. Xavier will visit Texas in a Friday, Nov. 2 exhibition, then open the season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 6 against Wesley (Miss.). The GCAC opener will be Thursday, Jan. 3 at Belhaven, and the GCAC home opener will be Thursday, Jan. 10 against SUNO. Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Men's Basketball 2007-08 Preseason Coaches Poll (first-place votes in parentheses) No. School Points 1. Xavier (7) 79 2. LSU-Shreveport (1) 67 3. Mobile (1) 60 4. Tougaloo (1) 57 5. Spring Hill 47 6. William Carey 40 7. Dillard 36 8. Belhaven 27 9. SUNO 24 10. Loyola 13 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jehan Bunch
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