University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Tristan Roper named State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Fall Athlete
11/14/2024 1:43:00 PM | Football
ST. LOUIS — UNI football offensive lineman Tristan Roper was named UNI's recipient of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Fall Award as announced by the Missouri Valley Conference on Thursday morning. Roper is one of 12 MVC student-athletes who received the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award for the 2024 fall season.
MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson selected the honorees, which were announced by the league on Thursday. Each MVC school has one winner during the fall, winter and spring seasons.
In order to be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be in good academic standing and must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service. 36 MVC student-athletes will be honored throughout the 2023-24 athletic calendar. State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award nominees are selected by each member institution.
Roper has excelled both on and off the field throughout his UNI football career. A multi-time Preseason All-Conference honoree from Phil Steele, the Blue Springs, Missouri native has been active on campus including being involved as a: Five-year Freshman Move-in Day volunteer, Five-year "Pack the Dome" volunteer on MLK Jr. Day, Four-year UNIty Walk participant, SAAC Representative, and Panther Pantry. In the community, Roper has been involved with: Welcome to School, Highland Elementary, Junior Achievement, UNI Dance Marathon, Panther Reading, Cedar Heights Elementary, and Martinson Fun Run.
Fall sport honorees of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award include:
- Brooke Garter, Belmont, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
- Kaylenn Hunt, Bradley, Volleyball
- Addie Schmierer, Drake, Volleyball
- Owen Cuplin, Evansville, Men's Cross Country
- Quinn Ruiz, UIC, Women's Soccer
- Mason Kaplan, Illinois State, Football
- Ethan Chambers, Indiana State, Football
- Hailey Palmer, Missouri State, Women's Soccer
- Nathan Quinn, Murray State, Men's Cross Country
- Tristan Roper, Northern Iowa, Football
- Ashlyn Henrie, Southern Illinois, Women's Soccer
- Brooks Julian, Valparaiso, Men's Cross Country
UNI football action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Football), X (@UNIFootball) and on Instagram (@unipantherfootball). The full 2024 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
