ST. LOUIS - Ben Daumueller of UNI and Makenzie Silvey of Southern Illinois 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.

Ben Daumueller, UNI
SO., INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, REAL ESTATE, 4.00 GPA
Makenzie Silvey, Southern Illinois
SR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, ACCOUNTING, 3.99 GPA