Charlotte, NC- Livingstone's Breasia Coit delivered a dominant defensive performance throughout the week, earning her recognition as the CIAA Defensive Player of the Week. Coit controlled the paint in all three matchups, using her strength, activity, and relentless motor to anchor the Lady Blue Bears' defense.

Across the three-game stretch, Coit amassed 43 rebounds, five steals, and one block, consistently shutting down second-chance opportunities and disrupting opponents' offensive flow. Her presence around the rim set the tone nightly, making every possession difficult for opposing frontcourts.

Coit opened the week with a steady showing at Winston-Salem State, posting nine points, seven rebounds, and a steal. She followed that with one of the premier rebounding performances of the season against Fayetteville State, hauling in 19 rebounds along with three steals. She closed out the week in dominant fashion versus Claflin, finishing with 13 points, 17 rebounds, one steal, and one block to secure the award.
Game-by-Game Breakdown

• at Winston-Salem State (2/10/26) – 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal
• at Fayetteville State (2/12/26) – 17 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals
• vs Claflin (2/15/26) – 13 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block