Three New Orleans Privateers women's basketball players鈥擫auren Banks, Aaliyah Ellis, and Jayla Owen鈥攈ave received All-Academic honors from the Southland Conference. This recognition highlights their achievements both on the court and in academics. Banks, with a 4.0 GPA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, averaged 9.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Ellis, boasting a 3.8 GPA in Psychology and scoring a season-high of 13 points against Loyola, and Owen, who also earned a 4.0 GPA, played prominently for the team during the season.

By the Numbers
  • Lauren Banks: 9.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, 4.0 GPA.
  • Aaliyah Ellis: 3.8 GPA, season-high 13 points.
  • Jayla Owen: 3.9 cumulative GPA, scored 10 points twice.
State of Play
  • This is the first time since 2019 that Privateers players have earned Southland All-Academic honors.
  • The recognition marks the highest representation on the All-Academic list since joining the Southland Conference.
What's Next

The trio's academic achievements may inspire future players and recruits, contributing to the program's growth in both athletics and scholarship. Continued focus on academics alongside competitive performance will likely be a key emphasis moving forward.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Banks, Ellis, and Owen underscores the dual commitment of New Orleans Privateers to academic excellence and athletic achievement, setting a standard for future student-athletes within the program.