ST. LOUIS – In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference has created the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award.  Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2016-17 Spring season.  The honoree from the University of Evansville is softball player Mickaela Fleming.

 

This year's Spring honorees include Rachel Sudbury, Bradley, Women's Outdoor Track & Field; Brooke Miller, Drake, Women's Golf; Mickaela Fleming, Evansville, Softball; Abby Turczyn, Illinois State, Softball; Abby McBride, Indiana State, Women's Outdoor Track & Field; Kevin White, Loyola, Men's Outdoor Track & Field; Alex Jefferson, Missouri State, Baseball; Brad Walski, Northern Iowa, Men's Outdoor Track & Field; Shaye Harre, Southern Illinois, Softball; Cody Scheck, Wichita State, Men's Outdoor Track & Field.

 

"I am so proud of Mickaela for being named the Good Neighbor award recipient," UE ead coach Mat Mundell said.  "She is the very definition of what a University of Evansville student-athlete she should be."

 

In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition.  The Valley will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, spring), for a total of 30 honorees.  Institutions select their State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award honorees.

 

Fleming's accolades include:

-       3.609 cumulative GPA

-       Dean's List (four semesters)

-       2016 National College Athlete Honor Society (2nd year honoree)

-       NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete (2014-15, 2015-16)

-       MVC Honor Roll (2014-15)

 

She has volunteered with several organizations including:

-       National Society of Leadership & Success

-       Newman Club

-       Top 20 Student-Athlete for Community Service

-       March of Dimes

-       Holly's House

-       Centre'd on Kids

-       Tri-State Food Bank

-       Gilda's Club

-       Toys 4 Tots

-       Reading with Aces Day

 

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