EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Brooks LeCompte has announced the addition of Michigan State graduate transfer Melanie Helder (Hudsonville, Mich./Hudsonville) to his 2022 roster. Helder is the first addition for LeCompte as the head of the Purple Aces' program.
"I am excited to have Melanie representing the Purple Aces beginning this fall, as my first signee at the helm of the program," said LeCompte. "I think she will add immediate attention to our program and begin a culture of high-level competitiveness for us at the MVC and NCAA level."
Helder was a 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-District selection at Michigan State, while being a 1,500-meter qualifier for the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary Round.