Former Duke softball star [autotag]Jala Wright[/autotag] isn’t giving up the college game quite yet.
Wright announced through social media on Tuesday that she would join the Tennessee program as a graduate assistant for the upcoming season. She paired the announcement on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) with a screenshot of her acceptance into the school’s graduate program.
“This game I love continues to bless me in more ways than one,” Wright wrote. “Grateful to give back to the game in a different way!”
Wright authored one of the best pitching seasons in Duke history as a senior this past year, finishing the season with a 19-3 record and a 1.50 ERA. She averaged 8.6 strikeouts per seven innings in the circle and tossed eight complete games, and she earned ACC Pitcher of the Year honors for her work. She also contributed to Duke’s first trip to the Women’s College World Series.
I am excited to announce I will be a GA for Tennessee softball! This game I love continues to bless me in more ways than one! Grateful to give back to the game in a different way! Go Vols Baby 🧡! pic.twitter.com/mb9n0wQtys
— JalaWright14 (@JalaWright14) July 2, 2024
Wright has also kept Duke fans updated on her new professional career with the Texas Smoke, posting about her first practice and other updates.