Illinois State's Silvia Pomarolli has been named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year, leading a group of three Redbirds honored for their academic achievements. Pomarolli, a psychology major with a 3.97 GPA, also earned All-MVC Second-Team accolades after a strong season, finishing with a 19-9 overall record in singles. She was joined by teammates Lana Caculovic and Nicole Iosio, who also received MVC All-Academic honors. The women's tennis team is currently preparing for the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship against No. 12 seed Michigan in Ann Arbor.

By the Numbers
  • Pomarolli holds a cumulative GPA of 3.97.
  • Caculovic has a GPA of 3.71 while Iosio maintains a 3.91 GPA.
State of Play
  • The Redbirds recently won the MVC Tennis Championship.
  • They will compete against Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Noon CT on Saturday.
What's Next

The Redbirds aim to advance past Michigan in the NCAA tournament, leveraging their strong academic and athletic performances for motivation. A win could enhance their visibility and recruitment potential for future talent.

Bottom Line

Pomarolli's recognition reflects Illinois State's commitment to excellence in both athletics and academics, establishing a strong precedent for future student-athletes.