NORFOLK, Va. –South Carolina State freshman Ki'ra Wright was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, the league announced.

Rookie of the Week: Ki'ra Wright | South Carolina State | Fr. | L | Orangeburg SC
Wright anchored the back line in South Carolina State's 3–1 win over Edward Waters, recording a match-high 28 digs and an ace to keep herself firmly in the top 10 in conference digs.

South Carolina State earned its first weekly award of the season with Wright's recognition.
Others earning honors were Morgan State senior Jada Williams and sophomore Isabelle Brown, alongside Coppin State's Coco Figueroa earned weekly volleyball honors, the league office announced Monday.

Player of the Week: Jada Williams | Morgan State | Sr. | MB/OH | Fredericksburg, Va
Williams led Morgan State to a thrilling 3–2 rivalry victory over Coppin State, ending the Eagles' 12-match MEAC winning streak and securing the Bears' 4th straight win. She recorded a double-double with 13 kills and a career-high 11 blocks (3 solo), adding 2 assists and an ace.

Setter of the Week: Isabelle Brown | Morgan State | So. | S | Avon, Ind.
Brown had her 6th double-double of the season with 42 assists, a career-high 19 digs, 5 kills (.500 hitting), 2 aces, and 5 blocks in a 3–2 win over Coppin State.

Defensive Player of the Week: Coco Figueroa | CSU | Sr. | L/DS | Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Figueroa surpassed 1,600 career digs, making her the 5th all-time in MEAC history. She averaged 19.0 digs per match across three contests, including a 25-dig match against Morgan State and 21 digs with 2 aces and 4 assists in a 3–0 sweep over Norfolk State.

Other Top Performers 
CSU's Cherisse Atilano recorded a season-high 19 kills and 13 digs against Morgan State, and led the team with 13 kills against Norfolk State while her teammate Karina Diaz recorded a season-high 12 digs, 3 assists, and 1 ace against Morgan State and added 6 digs and 2 assists against Norfolk State.

South Carolina State's Arianna James led the Bulldogs' offense with 31 assists and 6 digs in a 3–1 win over Edward Waters.

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, and South Carolina State University. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com.