LakersBasketballThe Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its Pre-season Coaches women’s basketball Poll on Thursday.  Coming off a 3 and 19 record with injuries and setbacks last season, Lake State is expected to finish in 8th place in the North Division this year.  Michigan Tech is predicted to finish first in the North, with Grand Valley State in second place and Northwood, Northern Michigan and Saginaw Valley rounding out the top five.  Ashland is expected to end up first in the South Division, with Walsh in second spot.