2021-22 MVC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll Rankings (Points) (First Place Votes)

1. Missouri State, 365 (35)
2. Drake, 316 (2)
3. UNI, 298 (3)
4. Illinois State, 268
5. Bradley, 209
6. Valparaiso, 208
7. Loyola, 193
8. Southern Illinois, 161
9. Indiana State, 102
10. Evansville, 83