Their hopes for a March filled with glory start with a season filled with RPI-boosting games on their nonconference schedule. The MVC finalized the Shockers’ schedule Tuesday.
WSU’s first major test will be a game against Lousiana State, the Shocker’s first opponent in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament. LSU had an underperforming year last season, with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ben Simmons.
The Tigers finished 11-7 in the SEC while finishing five games over .500 with a 19-14 record. LSU has a seven underclassman and having one senior, on the 2016-17 roster.