The Lady Hornets were led by eighth-year head coach Jory Collins.

[1] In the previous season, the Lady Hornets finished tied for second in regular conference play,[3] won the MIAA Basketball Tournament for the fifth consecutive year,[4] and advanced to their sixth straight NCAA Sweet 16, which they lost to Harding Bison.

[5] The Lady Hornets were chosen to finish third in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll.

[6] On October 31, 2017, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association released their preseason poll with Emporia State as the eleventh ranked team.

[7] Jory Collins Kiel UnruhBrooke Costley (GA)Marissa Preston (GA) Roster Last update: October 29, 2017 The Lady Hornets basketball games are broadcast on KFFX-FM, Mix 104.9.