ST. LOUIS - Michael Boots of Evansville and Alexis Meyer of Loyola Chicago 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.

Michael Boots, Evansville
JR., INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 3.40 GPA

Alexis Meyer, Loyola Chicago
JR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, MARKETING, 3.90 GPA