ECU’s Danae McNeal Wins AAC Defensive Player of the Year Again!
East Carolina's Danae McNeal secures her second consecutive American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year award, alongside a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection, while Tatyana Wyche earns a spot on the AAC All-Newcomer squad.
By the Numbers- McNeal finished the season with 93 steals, ranking seventh in the nation, and averaging 3.21 steals per game, eighth in the NCAA.
- McNeal led the conference with 21.1 points per game and sits fifth in the American in free throw percentage at .816.
- McNeal led the American in scoring and secured her place in ECU's record books, while Wyche made an impact with four double-doubles and strong defensive contributions.
- The Pirates will commence their defense of the 2023 crown in the 2024 AAC Tournament against the Memphis Tigers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
McNeal's exceptional performance on both ends of the floor, along with Wyche's notable contributions, position East Carolina as strong contenders in the upcoming AAC Tournament.
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