CHICAGO (October 21, 2020) – Kenny Wallace (Vienna, Ohio/Matthews), a senior on the Loyola University Chicago men's cross country and track & field team, has been highlighted as one of two featured student-athletes in this week's Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight.
Wallace appeared in five cross country meets during his junior year. He clocked an 8k personal-best 25:31.8 en route to a third-place finish in the White Division race at the Bradley Pink Classic before wrapping up the year with a run of 33:05.3 (110
th) in the 10k race at the NCAA Midwest Regional.
Wallace has been lauded for his work in the classroom, where he sports a 3.98 cumulative grade-point average as a Psychology and Economics double major. He received the Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award in 2019-20, in addition to earning a spot on the MVC Academic Honor Roll.
The Vienna, Ohio native is a member of Loyola's prestigious Maroon & Gold Society, which is comprised of 25 rising seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to leadership, academic excellence, and service to others. He also serves as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
To qualify for the MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative GPA of 3.20, complete at least one academic year at a Valley institution, and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing. In addition to academic qualifications, student-athletes are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.
