2011-12 News
Friday, June 29, 2012 | Athletics
MVC Announces 2011-12 Academic Honors
Sixty-three student-athletes highlight more than 1,500 who earned selection to the 2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll, as announced by the league office. Those 63 student-athletes earned the league’s highest academic achievement by capturing the MVC President’s Council Academic Excellence Award.
Friday, June 15, 2012 | Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Athletics
Boshe, Melugin Receive Emerson Excellence Award
Lacey Boshe and Heath Melugin of Missouri State University have been named 2012 Missouri Valley Conference female and male postgraduate scholarship "Emerson Excellence Award" winners, respectively, commissioner Doug Elgin has announced.
Thursday, June 14, 2012 | Men's Soccer, Track & Field, Athletics
MVC Announces Charlotte West Award Winners
Audacia Moore of Wichita State University and Heath Melugin of Missouri State University have been selected as the female and male recipients, respectively, of the Missouri Valley Conference’s Dr. Charlotte West Scholar-Athlete Award, Valley Commissioner Doug Elgin has announced.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012 | Athletics
2011-12 Elite 18 Award Winners
The list of Elite 18 honorees is highlighted by nine 4.00 GPA selections with four student-athletes winning the award in back-to-back years. Seven of the ten Valley schools are represented.
Monday, May 21, 2012 | Athletics
Missouri State Earns All-Sports Trophy
Missouri State is the 2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference all-sports champion. It marks the fourth title all-time for MSU, but its first all-sports championship since 2002-03. Missouri State finished second in the all-sports trophy race in 2010-11.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 | Athletics
MVC Announces 2012-13 Championship Sites
Commissioner Doug Elgin has announced a list of dates and sites for the various Missouri Valley Conference sports championships for the 2012-13 athletic season. All site awards are subject to ratification at the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents’ Council meeting, which takes place June 8.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | Athletics
MVC Announces State Farm Good Neighbor Spring Awards
In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference, in partnership with State Farm, has created the MVC State Farm Good Neighbor Award. Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2012 spring season.
Monday, April 09, 2012 | Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, Athletics
MSU Leads All-Sports Race; UNI Tops in Learfield Cup
With eight spring championships remaining, Missouri State holds a slight lead in the 2012-13 Missouri Valley Conference all-sports trophy race. Wichita State is currently second, Illinois State is third, and Creighton ranks fourth.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 | Athletics
MVC Announces State Farm Good Neighbor Winter Awards
In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference, in partnership with State Farm, has created the MVC State Farm Good Neighbor Award. Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2012 winter season.
Friday, January 27, 2012 | Volleyball, Athletics
Missouri State's Jones Honored by MVC
Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today that Jeni Jones, associate head women’s volleyball coach at Missouri State University, has been selected as one of the 2011-12 recipients of the league’s Most Courageous Award.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | Track & Field, Athletics
ISU's McIntyre Earns MVC Most Courageous Award
Illinois State's Chris McIntyre, a track & field student-athlete, was selected as the recipient of the Missouri Valley Conference's Most Courageous Award, and was honored during halftime of the men's basketball game Wednesday evening.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011 | Athletics, Compliance, SAAC
Walter Hired as MVC Assistant Commissioner for Compliance
MVC Commissioner Doug Elgin has announced the hiring of Greg Walter as Assistant Commissioner for Compliance. Walter is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the MVC’s compliance program, and he will serve as the primary administrator for several championships and sport committees.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Athletics
Valley Recognizes State Farm "Good Neighbor Award" Recipients
In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference, in partnership with State Farm, has created the MVC State Farm Good Neighbor Award. Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2011 fall season.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | Baseball, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Athletics
Creighton Athletics Earns Fifth Straight MVC All-Academic Award
For the seventh time in the nine-year existence of the award, Creighton University has been recognized with the Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award. Bluejay student-athletes posted a 3.33 cumulative grade-point average over the 2010-11 academic calendar.
Monday, October 10, 2011 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Athletics
MVC Partners with Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation
The MVC has announced a partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, allowing fans of its 10 member schools an exclusive platform to honor America’s military throughout the 2011-12 basketball season when it tips off on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 | Athletics
Athletes of the Week
Hear from some of the student-athletes that were named Players of the week in their respective sports.
Saturday, September 17, 2011 | Athletics
MVC Athletes of the Week
Hear from some of the student-athletes that were named Players of the week in their respective sports.
Monday, August 22, 2011 | Athletics
Valley Announces 2010-2011 Academic Honors
Forty-nine student-athletes highlight more than 1,500 who earned selection to the 2010-11 Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll, as announced by the league office.
Monday, August 22, 2011 | Athletics
Commissioner's Corner
Commissioner Doug Elgin returns to answer fans questions in the 2nd installment of the video series.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 | Baseball, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Women's Soccer, Athletics
Six Inductees Selected for Athletics Hall Of Fame
The Missouri Valley Conference will honor its past on Friday, March 2, 2012, when the league conducts its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony in St. Louis.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 | Athletics
Commissioner's Corner
MVC Commissioner Doug Elgin takes questions in the very first installment of the Commissioner's Corner