University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Piper Thomas Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of Week
9/27/2017 10:09:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
ST. LOUIS - Kyle Hiebert of Missouri State and Piper Thomas of UNI have been selected Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Week, presented by Enterprise Bank and Trust Company, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today. The two athletes were honored for their performances during the period of September 18- September 24.
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 are evaluated on their athletic performance during the one-week period.
Kyle Hiebert, Missouri State, So., Soccer, Accounting, 4.00 GPA
Hiebert played every minute of Missouri State's two shutout wins during the week. The sophomore accounting major played a huge role in MSU's four game winning streak and three consecutive shutouts. The MSU defense allowed 17 shot attempts with none finding the back of the net in 1-0 wins over UMKC and Evansville. Hiebert has also made an impact on the offensive end with six shot attempts this season.
Piper Thomas, UNI, Jr., Volleyball, Movement & Exercise Science, 3.47 GPA
Thomas was named the MVC volleyball player of the week for the second time this season. The junior powered the UNI offense with a .354 hitting percentage and a team-best 36 kills (5.14 kills/set) as the Panthers secured a pair of road wins to begin Missouri Valley Conference play. Thomas tallied a career-high 23 kills (.373 hitting percentage) to go along with three blocks in a 3-1 win at Valparaiso. Thomas added 13 kills (.323 hitting percentage) and four blocks in a 3-0 sweep of Loyola. Thomas ranks fifth in the league in total kills (234) and seventh in hitting percentage (.308) on the season.
About Enterprise Bank and Trust Company
Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded nearly 30 years ago on the idea of serving the lifetime financial needs of privately-held businesses, their owner families and other success-minded individuals. That concept for Enterprise Bank & Trust has remained its unwavering and guiding vision. Enterprise Bank and Trust tailors its services to fit the needs of our clients and has all the capabilities of the largest financial companies with the personal relationship orientation of a community bank. Enterprise Bank and Trust offers a comprehensive array of banking, trust and financial advisory services. Member FDIC.
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 are evaluated on their athletic performance during the one-week period.
Kyle Hiebert, Missouri State, So., Soccer, Accounting, 4.00 GPA
Hiebert played every minute of Missouri State's two shutout wins during the week. The sophomore accounting major played a huge role in MSU's four game winning streak and three consecutive shutouts. The MSU defense allowed 17 shot attempts with none finding the back of the net in 1-0 wins over UMKC and Evansville. Hiebert has also made an impact on the offensive end with six shot attempts this season.
Piper Thomas, UNI, Jr., Volleyball, Movement & Exercise Science, 3.47 GPA
Thomas was named the MVC volleyball player of the week for the second time this season. The junior powered the UNI offense with a .354 hitting percentage and a team-best 36 kills (5.14 kills/set) as the Panthers secured a pair of road wins to begin Missouri Valley Conference play. Thomas tallied a career-high 23 kills (.373 hitting percentage) to go along with three blocks in a 3-1 win at Valparaiso. Thomas added 13 kills (.323 hitting percentage) and four blocks in a 3-0 sweep of Loyola. Thomas ranks fifth in the league in total kills (234) and seventh in hitting percentage (.308) on the season.
About Enterprise Bank and Trust Company
Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded nearly 30 years ago on the idea of serving the lifetime financial needs of privately-held businesses, their owner families and other success-minded individuals. That concept for Enterprise Bank & Trust has remained its unwavering and guiding vision. Enterprise Bank and Trust tailors its services to fit the needs of our clients and has all the capabilities of the largest financial companies with the personal relationship orientation of a community bank. Enterprise Bank and Trust offers a comprehensive array of banking, trust and financial advisory services. Member FDIC.
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