Presswood named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
12/29/2009 | 12:00:00 | Women's Basketball
Dec. 29, 2009
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Christine Presswood of Southern Illinois University has been selected the Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today. Presswood was honored for her performance during the period of December 21-27.
Now in its 11th year of existence, The Valley's Scholar-Athlete program is sponsored by Prairie Farms, Roberts and Hiland Dairies. On a weekly basis, the Conference honors its student-athletes for their athletic performance for a one-week period and academic success in the classroom.
"Prairie Farms continued involvement in this program provides a visible platform by which to recognize our top student-athletes," said Commissioner Elgin, who is in his 22nd year with The Valley. "Our student-athletes are the league's best representatives, and we're happy to honor Christine (Presswood) for her athletic and academic achievements."
A guard for the Southern Illinois women's basketball team, Presswood, a senior from Lincoln, Ill., collected a personal-best 23 points in a 68-54 SIU loss at Arkansas State on Dec. 22.
Presswood, who has a 3.47 cumulative grade-point average in psychology, hit 5-of-8 three-point shots and added five rebounds, two assists and a steal at ASU.
To qualify for Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels, 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 will be evaluated on their athletic performance for a one-week period.