ST. LOUIS - Kyle Hiebert of Missouri State and Kate Del Fava 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.

Kyle Hiebert, Missouri State
SR., MEN'S SOCCER, ACCOUNTING, 4.00 GPA

Kate Del Fava, Illinois State
SR., WOMEN'S SOCCER, ANIMAL SCIENCE, 4.00 GPA