ATLANTA, Ga. -- Covenant women's basketball freshman forward Violet Wright was named the CCS Rookie of the Week, announced the conference on Monday. 

The award is the first weekly honor for Wright this season.

Wright was excellent in two CCS matchups last week, totaling 22 points, 22 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and five blocks over the week.

Wright's 16 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal helped the Scots earn a road win over Wesleyan on Friday, and she added another 11-board performance against Maryville on Tuesday.

On the season, Wright is averaging 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, while swiping the ball 1.9 times a game. 

Wright and Covenant return to action on Friday against Asbury.

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