2024-25 Women's Basketball Season Preview
Mineral Area College Women's Basketball Season Preview: 2024-25
As the Mineral Area College women's basketball team gears up for the 2024-25 season, anticipation is high for a year filled with potential and promise. Under the guidance of first year head coach Carrie Shephard and a solid mix of returners, transfers and freshman, the team looks to build on last season's 25-5 finish
Challenging Schedule
The MAC women face an extremely difficult schedule this season, with 27 of their 30 games being played against NJCAA D1 opponents. The Cardinals' opponents that open the 2024-25 season in preseason rankings include:
#3 Wabash Valley
#5 Three Rivers
#17 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
#19 Pearl River CC
Region 16
Coming off a 3rd place finish in last year's Region 16 Tournament, the Cardinals will go into the this season with high aspirations. Key region matchups include #5 Three Rivers – January 25 (MAC Homecoming), February 8 (in Poplar Bluff) and March 1 (home). The 12-game Region 16 schedule will wrap up on March 1.
Conclusion
With a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, the Mineral Area College women's basketball team is poised for an exciting season. As they prepare to open the 2024-25 season, the Cardinals are hard at work, looking forward to opening weekend at Moberly and the start of the season!