Edwards Leads Southland’s Preseason All-League Selections
FRISCO, Texas – All 10 members return from last season’s all-conference team to fill out the 2015-16 all-conference teams, the league announced Tuesday.
Eight universities are represented on the two preseason teams, led by two selections from McNeese State and Central Arkansas. Lamar, Northwestern State, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and Abilene Christian each had one student-athlete representing their school.
The first-team all-conference preseason selections are all in their final year of competition and all at the guard position. Lamar senior guard JaMeisha Edwards tops the first-team after completing the 2014-15 season averaging 16.1 points and 2.3 steals per game.
Northwestern State’s senior guard Janelle Perez returns for the 2015-16 season after leading her team to a Southland Conference tournament title and an NCAA tournament appearance for the second consecutive season. Perez posted 15.1 points and 3.5 assists last season for the Lady Demons.
McNeese State senior guard Allison Baggett averaged 15.9 points per game and led the league in free-throw percentage shooting 87.8 percent from the line. Representing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on the first team is senior guard Shay Weaver. The Arlington, Texas, native posted 15. 4 points per game, including 2.1 3-pointers per contest.
Sam Houston State senior guard Shernise Robertson was the league’s leading scoring with 19.7 points per game. While shooting 84.7 percent from the free-throw line.
The all-conference second team feature five players from last season’s all-conference selections in Taylor Ross (Stephen F. Austin), Maggie Proffitt (Central Arkansas), Jayln Johnson (McNeese State), Brianna Mullins (Central Arkansas) and Suzzy Dimba (Abilene Christian).
The 2015-16 season begins Friday, Nov. 13, when 10 Southland teams take the floor. Conference play tips off Saturday, Jan. 2, 2015. The 2015 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament will return for its ninth season at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, Texas, March 10-13.
2015-16 Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| JaMeisha Edwards |
Sr. |
G |
Lamar |
Crockett, Texas |
| Janelle Perez |
Sr. |
G |
Northwestern State |
El Paso, Texas |
| Allison Baggett |
Sr. |
G |
McNeese State |
Iota, La. |
| Shay Weaver |
Sr. |
G |
A&M-Corpus Christi |
Arlington, Texas |
| Shernise Robertson |
Sr. |
G |
Sam Houston State |
Cypress, Texas |
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| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Taylor Ross |
Jr. |
G |
Stephen F. Austin |
Pflugerville, Texas |
| Maggie Proffitt |
Jr. |
G |
Central Arkansas |
Columbus, Miss. |
| Jayln Johnson |
Sr. |
G |
McNeese State |
Jennings, La. |
| Brianna Mullins |
Jr. |
G |
Central Arkansas |
Rosston, Ark. |
| Suzzy Dimba |
Jr. |
F |
Abilene Christian |
Lubbock, Texas |