Coppin State Forward Laila Lawrence
6-2, Senior, Lewisville, Texas
Scored 31 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, recorded three steals and three assists, while making 11-of-20 shots from the field (55 percent) in the Eagles’ victory over Delaware State (2/1).
Lawrence leads the MEAC in rebounding (9.5) and double doubles (13) where she is also tied for fifth in the nation. She is second in the MEAC in points per game (17.5) and has scored in double figures in every game except one this season. She was named to the HBCU All-America first team last season.
HBCU National Player of the Week: Coppin Forward Laila Lawrence