ST. LOUIS - Raphaello Perez Colasito of Evansville and Abby Swanson of Loyola Chicago are this week’s featured athletes in the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, presented by State Farm.  

To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30, 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.

RAPHAELLO PEREZ COLASITO, EVANSVILLE
R-SR., MEN'S SOCCER, PUBLIC HEALTH, 3.63 GPA

ABBY SWANSON, LOYOLA CHICAGO
SR., WOMEN'S SOCCER, NURSING, 3.47 GPA