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Charlie Wetzel Named in State Farm MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight

ST. LOUIS - Charlie Wetzel of Illinois State and Tatum Tornatta of Southern Illinois are this week's featured athletes in the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, presented by State Farm.

To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30, 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 are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.