Hennessy featured in MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight

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Junior swimmer Emma Hennessy is one of this week’s featured athletes in the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Company, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today.

To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, 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 are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.

Hennessy carries a 4.00 GPA as an Athletic Training major as a junior on the Evansville women’s swimming and diving team. Last year, she ranked second on the team in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle at 23.83 and 52.73 respectively. On October 27th, Hennessy won the 50 yard freestyle against Little Rock, posting a time of 24.74.

Hennessy is also involved around the Evansville campus and community. She provided educational materials to children at WNIN Evansville Kids’ Fest as well as served as a Student Athletic Trainer for the Evansville Bosse High School football team. She is a member of the Evansville Athletic Training Club as well as the University’s Newman Club.

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