NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton University senior forward Keiara Avant was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.

This is the second such award this season for Avant; she also earned the honor on Dec. 31.

Avant (Chesapeake, Va.) recorded her 14th double-double of the season last Monday in a 68-59 win at Coppin State, pouring in 16 points to go along with a team-high 14 rebounds. She also blocked two shots and had three steals against the Lady Eagles.

Savannah State's Erin Hogue was named MEAC Player of the Week, while North Carolina A&T's Eboni Ross earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors.

Avant and the Lady Pirates will return to action on Monday, when they take on Delaware State at the HU Convocation Center at 6 p.m. For more information on Hampton University basketball, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.