ATLANTA, Ga. (February 9, 2026) – The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its Women’s Basketball Players of the Week.
Laila Battle (LaGrange) was named
Player of the Week, while
Kylie Watkins (Piedmont) earned
Rookie of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Laila Battle, LaGrange
Guard | Senior | Smyrna, Ga.
Laila Battle led LaGrange through a three-game stretch in conference play, averaging 22.3 points per game as the Panthers posted a 2–1 record on the week. The senior guard opened with a strong showing in a win over Wesleyan before continuing to pace the offense in a 70–60 contest against Piedmont. Battle capped the week with a standout performance, erupting for 35 points in a 76–74 victory over Asbury. She also contributed on the defensive end, averaging 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game for the week.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK– Kylie Watkins, Piedmont
Forward | Freshman | Cleveland, Ga.
Freshman forward Kylie Watkins had a productive week for Piedmont, helping the Lions navigate a 2–2 stretch in conference action. Watkins highlighted the week with a 17-point performance in a road win at LaGrange, shooting an impressive 7-of-8 from the field. Across four games, Watkins totaled 49 points, 30 rebounds, 13 assists, four steals, and three blocks.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Ma'Kiya West (Asbury); Veronica Williams (Belhaven); Amanda Neff (Covenant); Makayla Ford (Huntingdon); Ella Haney (Maryville); Alexandria Willis (Piedmont) |
| WOMEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |
Violet Wright (Covenant) |
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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)
The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Asbury University, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.