ST. LOUIS - Bruno Skokna of Loyola Chicago and Megan Talbot of Illinois 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.

Bruno Skokna, Loyola Chicago
SR., MEN'S BASKETBALL, FINANCE, 3.65 GPA
Megan Talbot, Illinois State
SR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, EXERCISE SCIENCE, 3.75 GPA