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Wright Nominated for 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year
8/7/2024 4:12:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – Recent Duke softball graduate Jala Wright was nominated by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.
Wright joins Natasha Subhash of Virginia as the ACC's two candidates for NCAA Woman of the Year following a vote of the league's member schools.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native turned in a 3.744 GPA and graduated in May with a degree in sociology and a minor in journalism and media studies.
Wright was stout for the Blue Devils in her final season in the circle, holding a 19-3 record after 34 appearances. She posted a 1.50 ERA, which ranked 16th nationally, and registered 189 strikeouts in 154.1 innings. Wright closed out her collegiate career with 449 strikeouts to her name in 420.0 career innings of work.
Wright was unanimously voted ACC Pitcher of the Year and was selected as the ACC Tournament MVP, joining Peyton St. George as the only Blue Devils to receive the honor. The senior also garnered All-America honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), SoftballAmerica and D1Softball.
She was instrumental in Duke's success during the 2024 campaign, helping the team capture its second ACC Championship and make its third straight NCAA Super Regional appearance, ultimately advancing to the Women's College World Series for the first time in program history.
Wright's accomplishments in the classroom include being named a 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American and a four-time NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete selection. She was named to the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll in each of her three seasons with the Blue Devils.
She was a member of the United Black Athletes, Purpose4Living, and a community service liaison for Team Impact. She also worked as a mentor for the Chasing Greatness Mentorship Program and participated in the Rubenstein-Bing Civic Engagement Program (ACE), completing a three-week service opportunity in Costa Rica in 2023.
Wright served as the program director for Project Preseason, an orientation event for incoming first-year student-athletes at Duke. She also completed an internship with SoftballAmerica and served as a freelance writer for the publication during her time as a Blue Devil.
The NCAA Woman of the Year program was established in 1991 and honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Wright joins Natasha Subhash of Virginia as the ACC's two candidates for NCAA Woman of the Year following a vote of the league's member schools.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native turned in a 3.744 GPA and graduated in May with a degree in sociology and a minor in journalism and media studies.
Wright was stout for the Blue Devils in her final season in the circle, holding a 19-3 record after 34 appearances. She posted a 1.50 ERA, which ranked 16th nationally, and registered 189 strikeouts in 154.1 innings. Wright closed out her collegiate career with 449 strikeouts to her name in 420.0 career innings of work.
Wright was unanimously voted ACC Pitcher of the Year and was selected as the ACC Tournament MVP, joining Peyton St. George as the only Blue Devils to receive the honor. The senior also garnered All-America honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), SoftballAmerica and D1Softball.
She was instrumental in Duke's success during the 2024 campaign, helping the team capture its second ACC Championship and make its third straight NCAA Super Regional appearance, ultimately advancing to the Women's College World Series for the first time in program history.
Wright's accomplishments in the classroom include being named a 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American and a four-time NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete selection. She was named to the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll in each of her three seasons with the Blue Devils.
She was a member of the United Black Athletes, Purpose4Living, and a community service liaison for Team Impact. She also worked as a mentor for the Chasing Greatness Mentorship Program and participated in the Rubenstein-Bing Civic Engagement Program (ACE), completing a three-week service opportunity in Costa Rica in 2023.
Wright served as the program director for Project Preseason, an orientation event for incoming first-year student-athletes at Duke. She also completed an internship with SoftballAmerica and served as a freelance writer for the publication during her time as a Blue Devil.
The NCAA Woman of the Year program was established in 1991 and honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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