ST. LOUIS - Theo Phipps of Southern Illinois and Chelsea Brackmann of Bradley 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.

Theo Phipps, Southern Illinois
JR., INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, FINANCE, 3.91 GPA

Chelsea Brackmann, Bradley
JR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, HEALTH SCIENCE, 3.57 GPA