Lady Blazer leading scorer Laila Grant signs with Presbyterian College

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University Lady Trailblazer sophomore Laila Grant (Derwood, Md.) announced that she has signed to play at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C.

"I chose Presbyterian College because of the great coaching staff and overall feeling the environment gave me," Grant said. "I liked the coach's philosophy of wanting to make everyone the best versions of themselves on and off the court to become role models for others."

Presbyterian is an NCAA Division I school that plays in the Big South Conference under Head Coach Alaura Sharp.

The Blue Hose finished last season with a 12-18 record and reached the Quarterfinals of the Big South Conference Tournament.

Grant led the Lady Blazers to a 20-9 record this past season in her only year with the blue and gold and led VU while averaging 14.4 points per game.

Grant capped off her season at Vincennes by receiving First Team All-Region 24 honors after spending the previous two seasons at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Fla.

Grant was a very consistent all-around player for the Blazers this past year, averaging 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Grant set her VU career-high in points with 25 against John A. Logan in December at the P.E. Complex. Grant also had season-highs of nine rebounds, eight assists, five steals and five three-pointers made.

Grant scored in double-figures in 22 of her 26 games at Vincennes, including scoring 10 or more points in the final 11 games of the season.

"I'm going to miss my coaches and team the most," Grant added. "Coach Meeks and Coach Buck have put me in the position to be successful here at VU, which I will always be appreciative of. But I also couldn't do that without the help of my teammates as well."

"My biggest take away is to not doubt my capabilities, whether it is basketball or school," Grant said. "My coaches and teammates always encouraged me to do my best and it is something I will remember going onto my next chapter."

Grant is the sixth Lady Trailblazer to sign with an NCAA Division I school in the past three years.

"I hope to leave behind the same take away I have from my time I've been here," Grant added. "To not doubt what you are capable of and show what you can do, both on and off the court."

The Vincennes University Athletic Department wishes Laila Grant good luck as she continues her athletic and academic career at Presbyterian College next season.