ST. LOUIS - Devon Kelly of Illinois State and Elisabeth Peskin of Indiana 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.

Devon Kelly, Illinois State
SR., INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, LEGAL STUDIES & POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3.46 GPA
Elisabeth Peskin, Indiana State
SR., SWIMMING & DIVING, EXERCISE SCIENCE, 3.67 GPA