ST. LOUIS - Lamont West of Missouri State and Sara Rhine of Drake 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.

Lamont West, Missouri State
GR., MEN'S BASKETBALL, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, 4.00 GPA
Sara Rhine, Drake
SR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/COUNSELING, 4.00 GPA