Sacred Heart University women's basketball standouts Ny'Ceara Pryor and Amelia Wood have earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors for their exceptional performance on the court and in the classroom. Pryor and Wood significantly contributed to the Pioneers' success in the 2023-24 season, which included winning the Northeast Conference (NEC) regular-season and tournament championships and securing a place in the NCAA Tournament. Pryor, a two-time NEC Player of the Year, led the conference in scoring, assists, steals, and field-goal percentage, demonstrating remarkable prowess in her sophomore year. Similarly, Wood, receiving her first All-NEC nod, displayed an elevated game in her second season, making significant contributions on both offense and defense.

By the Numbers
  • Pryor averaged 18.7 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 4.5 assists per game
  • Pryor holds a cumulative GPA of 3.84 as an Interdisciplinary Studies major
  • Wood averaged 10.3 points per game and 1.8 steals per game
  • Wood holds a cumulative GPA of 3.56 as an Interdisciplinary Studies major
State of Play
  • Sacred Heart University women's basketball team had one of the best seasons in program history in 2023-24, winning 20 games for the first time since 2015-16 and securing the longest win streak (15) since 2008-09
  • Pryor was named the NEC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season and earned multiple other awards for her exceptional performance
  • Wood received her first All-NEC nod and showcased improvement on both offense and defense
Bottom Line

Pryor and Wood's exceptional performance on the court and in the classroom has earned them well-deserved recognition, contributing significantly to the success of the Sacred Heart University women's basketball team in the 2023-24 season.