ST. LOUIS - Alek Trafton of Valparaiso and Alexa Willard of Missouri State are this week’s featured athletes in the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Company, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today.  

To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing.

Redshirt freshmen and first-year junior college transfers are not eligible. In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.

Alek Trafton, Valparaiso
SO., INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, CIVIL ENGINEERING, 3.89 GPA

Alexa Willard, Missouri State
SR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, GENERAL BUSINESS, 3.78 GPA