Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Landon Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
02/14/2017 | 11:32:00 | Track and Field
Landon has now been named MVC Scholar-Athlete three times this season, and 10 times in his career.
ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois senior jumper Kyle Landon has been selected as the Missouri Valley Conference male Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday.
Landon cleared 7'-2.25" on his first attempt to finish second in the high jump at the Music City Challenge. The Chester, Ill. native tallied three first attempt clearances at the meet, and remains tied for No. 6 in the NCAA with his previous mark of 7'-3" (2.21m).
The two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American is the only high jumper in the Missouri Valley Conference this season to clear 7' while maintaining a 3.76 GPA as an accounting major.
It marks the third time this season, and the 10th time in his distinguished career, that the four-time All-American has garnered MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors.
To qualify for 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.
