Megan McConnell named Atlantic 10 Conference defensive player of the year
Duquesne University's Megan McConnell has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference defensive player of the year.
McConnell, a standout at Chartiers Valley before attending Duquesne, was named All-Conference First Team and All-Academic Team in addition to her defensive player of the year honors.
McConnell, a senior, is leading all of NCAA Division I players with 115 steals and has had five or more steals in a game on 11 different occasions this season.
"We celebrate Meg and all of her achievements," head coach Dan Burt said. "She has made our team better both on and off the court with her play and leadership. Meg is the best player I've ever coached and the most improved player I've had in 28 years. She truly deserves all the recognition."
McConnell also leads Duquesne in nearly all offensive statistical categories, leading the Atlantic 10 Conference with 18.8 points per game. She is the only player in all of Division I with more than 500 points, 200 rebounds, 100 assists, and 100 steals.
Duquesne is 18-11 on the season with a 9-9 conference record.
The Lady Dukes will face Fordham on Thursday in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championship.
