The 2015–16 Emporia State Lady Hornets basketball team represented

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in the 2015–16 NCAA Division II women's basketball season, which was the 42nd Lady Hornets basketball season. The Lady Hornets were led by 6th year head coach,

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. The team played its home games on Slaymaker Court at William L. White Auditorium in Emporia,

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, its home court since 1974. Emporia State is a member of the

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Preseason outlook

The Lady Hornets were chosen as the favorite to win in the D-II Bulletin Preseason National Poll that was released on October 5, 2015. The only other MIAA member ranked was Fort Hays State at #5. On October 22, 2015, the MIAA released its Preseason Coaches Poll, with the Lady Hornets tabbed as the favorite to win. On November 3, 2015, the

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released their preseason poll with Emporia State as the top ranked team.

2015–16 Roster

Media

The Lady Hornets basketball games are broadcast on

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, Mix 104.9.

Schedule

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Rankings

References

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