Houston goes to Alcorn State
Saints Women’s Basketball Forward Leyah Houston signs with Alcorn State University
Gainesville, FL.
Freshman Leyah Houston has decided to continue her collegiate career at Alcorn State University.
Houston is originally from Gainesville, FL, where she went to Gainesville High School. She then signed to play her freshman year at Santa Fe College for the 2023-24 season.
Houston had a very impressive season with an average of 9.7 rebounds per game, which was third in rebounds in the FCSAA. She shot over 43% from the field and had an average of 13.4 points per game, which was 14th in all of the FCSAA. The forward was also quick on the defensive end of the ball with an average of about one steal per game.
Alcorn State University is a Division I program that competes in the South West Athletic Conference (SWAC). Alcorn State women's basketball is coached by Nate Kilbert, who has been the head coach since 2020. Before Alcorn State, in 2001 Kilbert was the head coach at Mississippi Valley State. In the 2023-2024 season Alcorn State was the runner up in their conference tournament and had a conference record of 8-10.
Article By: Macy Zaban, Mosheven Mast
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