Senior guard Monica Wright received high accolades this week, as she was not only named the WBCA National Defensive Player of the Year but also became the first Cavalier to attain First Team All-American status.
Wright finished her career as Virginia's all-time leading scorer and ranks third on the ACC's all-time scoring list. This past season, she averaged 23.7 goals per game, which ranked seventh in the nation and first in the ACC.
The guard started and played every game of her college career, and just this past season, averaged 6.5 rebounds and racked up 3.7 steals per game. With such statistics, Wright finished among the national leaders in this category, ensuring her place in Virginia program history.
-compiled by Ben Gomez
Read More
McCabe Millon ‘is ready for’ the pressure
By Michael Liebermann | 6 hours agoA whole new role awaits the star attackman.
Wrestling enters John Paul Jones Arena hoping for a turnaround
By Ryan Weiner | 18 hours agoThe season's coolest event could double as a big moment in the season's trajectory.
Women’s sports are finally getting the recognition they deserve
By Cierra Lyles | 19 hours agoAttendance at women's sporting events is at an all-time high.
