Delta State's Dakiya Toney: 2025-26 GSC Defensive Player of the Year and Third-Team All-GSC Forward
Senior forward Dakiya Toney is the 2025-26 Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring Delta State's defense with elite intensity and a reputation as a relentless, team-first leader who commands the paint [2][3]. Her differentiator is her defensive dominance paired with clutch scoring, highlighted by a career second double-double in a key 62-51 win over Trevecca Nazarene that lifted the Lady Statesmen [1]. Toney brings third-team All-GSC credibility, a high-intensity personality, and no reported injury history, making her an ideal fit for any team needing a physical, game-changing forward who elevates teammates through sheer defensive presence [2].
