ST. LOUIS - Michael Duax of UNI and Katelyn Young of Murray State 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.

MICHAEL DUAX, UNI
SO, MEN'S BASKETBALL, BIOLOGY, 3.89 GPA
KATELYN YOUNG, MURRAY STATE
SR, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION, 3.70 GPA