The Auburn women’s basketball team was picked to finish seventh in the Southeastern Conference in 2016-17 by a panel of SEC and national media, the league office announced Tuesday.
The Tigers finished tied for seventh place a year ago, as they finished 8-8 in conference play. Auburn was picked to finish 13th in preseason voting last year. Auburn returns four starters from that team that finished 20-13 overall and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
South Carolina was picked to win its fourth consecutive SEC regular-season title with Mississippi State tabbed as runner-up. Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Texas A&M took the third through sixth spots.
The Auburn women will open their season on Nov. 11 against Troy at Auburn Arena.
2016-17 SEC Preseason Media Poll
1. South Carolina
2. Mississippi State
3. Tennessee
4. Kentucky
5. Florida
6. Texas A&M
7. Auburn
8. Missouri
9. Vanderbilt
10. Georgia
11. Arkansas
12. LSU
13. Alabama
14. Ole Miss
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