BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alcorn State senior Destiny Brown has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Year after an outstanding season leading the Lady Braves on both ends of the floor. Along with this accolade, the Los Angeles, California, native was also selected to the All-SWAC First Team.
Brown was a dominant presence for Alcorn State, leading the team in points per game (12.4) while making her mark as the premier shot-blocker in the conference. She led the SWAC with 1.8 blocks per game, totaling 47 rejections across 26 contests this season. Additionally, Brown finished fourth in the league in rebounding with 7.7 boards per game, solidifying her role as one of the conference's most impactful players.
Her best performance of the season came against Alabama A&M, where she recorded a season-high 25 points and 12 rebounds, showcasing her ability to control the paint on both ends of the floor.
Brown now looks to carry her stellar play into the postseason as the No. 6-seeded Lady Braves begin their quest for a SWAC Championship. Alcorn State will face No. 3-seeded Alabama A&M in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. ET in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.
The complete listing of all-conference selections and individual awards winners can be found below.
Coach of the Year
Carlos Funchess, Southern
Player of the Year
Taleah Dilworth, Jackson State
Defensive Player of the Year
Destiny Brown, Alcorn State
Newcomer of the Year
Taleah Dilworth, Jackson State
Freshman of the Year
Crystal Schultz, Prairie View A&M
All-SWAC First Team
Taleah Dilworth, Jackson State
Alisha Wilson, Alabama A&M
Kaila Walker, Alabama A&M
Aylasia Fantroy, Texas Southern
Destiny Brown, Alcorn State
All-SWAC Second Team
Aniya Gourdine, Southern
Kahia Warmsley, Grambling State
Cordasia Harris, Alabama State
Asianae Nicholson, Bethune-Cookman
Cheyenne McEvans, Florida A&M
