Now in its 79th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. Over those previous 78 years the League has inspired student-athletes to realize their academic aspirations, maximize their athletics potential, and cultivate their leadership skills to prepare them for life beyond their collegiate experience.

OVC school's have a shared commitment:  A commitment to opportunity ... A commitment to our student-athletes ... A commitment to success. Together we Compete. Grow. Succeed. 

As part of a partnership with Jostens, each week through the academic year, we will honor an OVC student-athlete who has excelled in the classroom, in addition to earning accolades on the playing surface.

This week's honoree is Western Illinois senior forward Alexis Beltran. Last year he was named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll for his work in the classroom.  This season he has seen actdion in two games, including registering an assist against Illinois-Springfield.

OVC Student-Athletes of the Week presented by Jostens
September 10 - Steve Hall, Lindenwood
September 17 - Tinsley Brown, Morehead State
September 24 - Joe Schwartz, Southern Indiana
October 1 - Taylor Babb, SIUE
October 8 - Alexis Beltran, Western Illinois