The Big Sky Conference revealed its preseason coaches poll today and the Saint Mary’s basketball team could play two of the top three teams in the ratings.
The Gaels host preseason favorite Weber State the Shamrock Office Solutions Classic on Nov. 27 & 28 at McKeon Pavilion. The Wildcats will play Jacksonville State in the first round, while SMC plays San Francisco State. The two teams could meet-up in the championship game.
On Dec. 20, Saint Mary’s hosts Eastern Washington, which was picked third in the preseason poll by league coaches.
Big Sky Coaches Poll
1. Weber State (8) – 64 votes
2. Montana (1) – 56
3. Eastern Washington – 42
4. Northern Colorado – 41
5. Portland State – 38
6. Northern Arizona – 35
7. Montana State – 24
8. Sacramento State – 16
9. Idaho State – 9
