Lock Haven, Pa. – The Edinboro women's basketball team was slotted fourth in the PSAC West Preseason Coaches Poll released by the conference office Thursday afternoon.
 
The Scots finished 2022-23 with a 17-12 overall record and 13-9 mark in league play and advanced to the PSAC quarterfinals. Head coach Callie Wheeler enters her sixth season at the helm and is the reigning PSAC West Coach of the Year.
 
The Scots return three of their top five scorers from a year ago headlined by First-Team All-PSAC West guard Hayley Sims. Sims averaged 14.7 points per game to go with 4.6 rebounds. Lauren Mullens added 6.6 points per game while Morgan Gentile chipped in 6.1 points per game.
 
California (PA) took the top spot in the poll with five first-place votes. Gannon was second with a pair of first-place nods while IUP was third. Behind the Scots were UPJ and Seton Hill. Mercyhurst was selected seventh with Slippery Rock and Clarion rounding out the poll.
 
Edinboro opens the 2023-24 season on the road at Wheeling University on Friday, Nov. 10. The Scots first home contest is Tuesday, Nov. 28 when they host Wayne State at 5:30 p.m. inside McComb Fieldhouse.