THE HILL | Alabama A&M University women's soccer defender Layla Griffin has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Week, earning conference recognition for her contributions to the Lady Bulldogs.

Griffin, a native of Stone Mountain, Georgia, has been a key member of the Alabama A&M defensive unit. The freshman defender joined the Bulldogs ahead of the 2025 season after competing with Concorde Fire Platinum ECNL.

Alabama A&M continued its strong play in conference competition with a 1-0 shutout victory over Texas Southern on October 11 at the AAMU Soccer Field. The Lady Bulldogs secured the Southwestern Athletic Conference victory with an early goal from Renee Miller and a strong defensive effort to keep the Tigers off the scoreboard.

The victory improved Alabama A&M to 4-4-3 overall and 2-0-1 in SWAC play, extending the team's unbeaten start in conference action.

NEXT UP

Griffin and the Lady Bulldogs will face off against Jackson State on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Jackson, MS. Kickoff is set to start at 1 p.m.

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