Women, picked to win Horizon League, open Saturday at Kress

Winning never gets old. And the UW-Green Bay women’s basketball squad is expected to win its 12th consecutive Horizon League regular season title. The Phoenix garnered 19 of 28 first-place votes from coaches, sports information directors and media representatives. Cleveland State and Butler are predicted to finish second and third, respectively. The Phoenix opens its season on Saturday (Oct. 31) with an exhibition game against St. Norbert College. Tip-off is 2 p.m. at the Kress Events Center.