The Warhawks played their home games at Malone Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

They were led by third-year head coach Matt Viator.

Listed in the order that they were released On July 19, 2018, the Sun Belt released their preseason coaches poll with the Warhawks predicted to finish in second place in the West Division.

[7] The Warhawks had three players at four positions selected to the preseason all-Sun Belt teams.

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