EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Four University of Evansville student-athletes will be traveling to Indianapolis on Tuesday for the 4th Annual NCAA MSAA Community and National Student-Athlete Day.
 
The NCAA Membership and Student-Athlete Affairs (MSAA) will host the event, which is intended to recognize the accomplishments of NCAA student-athletes in the state of Indiana who have excelled academically, athletically and in their communities. Focusing on leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork, student-athletes will participate in educational stations and community outreach by mentoring local children and participating in a community engagement activity.
 
Traveling to the event from Evansville will be women’s soccer player Olivia Robinson, women’s basketball player Mallory Ladd, diver Mallet Reid and cross country runner Jake Schwartz.
 
Participation benefits the student-athletes in areas such as leadership development, a chance to visit the NCAA national office, and an opportunity to engage with NCAA staff.