SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Pac-12 released its preseason predicted order of finish on Thursday voted by members of the media while newcomer Crystal Henderson and returner Saniya Burks were named to the Pac-12 Impact List by the league's head coaches.
The Bobcats were picked to finish eighth behind Fresno State and ahead of Utah State. In 2025, Texas State finished with an 11-19 overall record and a 7-11 mark in Sun Belt play.
Preseason Media Poll (WBB)
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Gonzaga
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Oregon State
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San Diego State
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Colorado State
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Boise State
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Washington State
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Fresno State
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Texas State
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Utah State
Burks returns for her third year in San Marcos after leading Texas State in scoring (14.4 PPG), steals (45), and free throw percentage (87.5%) during the 2025-2026 season. The Mexia native averaged 24.2 minutes per game while shooting 37.3% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. Her best game of the season was also a career best as she posted 34 points against Ohio to lead the nation in scoring on opening day. Her stellar sophomore campaign also included the Sun Belt's best free throw percentage and a streak of nine-consecutive double-digit outings. Burks also became the first Bobcat in four seasons to shoot 10-for-10 from the free throw line in a single game against TAMUCC on Nov. 20.
Henderson joins Texas State after spending her first three seasons at Georgia State. After the 2025-2026 season, Henderson earned All-Sun Belt Third Team after a season that saw her average 16.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.03 steals per game. Henderson also finished third in the Sun Belt in points per game (16.7) while finishing fourth in assists per game (4.1), free throws (111), and total points (485). The Marietta native also recorded a career-high 32 points against Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on March 7.
