Jan. 5, 2011
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -
Two days after receiving her first MVC Player of the Week honor, Illinois State senior forward Emily Hanley was named the Prairie Farms MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career. Hanley has a 3.74 grade-point average (GPA) in secondary education.
Hanley scored in double-figures in all three Redbird wins last week, averaging 18.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game and shooting 58.6 percent from the field, 66.7 percent from three-point range and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. She has scored in double-figures in 10 of ISU's 12 games this season, including the last five-consecutive.
Hanley earned her third double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds against Milwaukee. She continued to excel at the start of Valley play, recording 15 points and eight rebounds against Bradley and 17 points and six rebounds against Northern Iowa.
Now in its 12th 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. To qualify for Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels, student-athletes must carry a cumulative GPA 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.
Illinois State visits Indiana State Saturday at 1:05 p.m.
