Valparaiso University tennis sophomore Jolene Fernandes (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) was recognized as part of the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Second Team, as announced by the league office on Thursday.
 
Fernandes, who owns a 3.85 cumulative grade point average in nursing, started the season on a seven-match winning streak in singles and totaled 11 singles wins and nine doubles wins this year. She won each of her first four and six of her first seven doubles matches alongside teammate Brynn Steven.
 
Fernandes moved up to the No. 2 Singles spot and No. 1 Doubles spot in the lineup during the spring. She earned a 6-1 win over an Illinois State tandem at No. 1 Doubles on April 11 alongside teammate Moira Silva. Last year as a freshman, Fernandes picked up 15 singles wins and 12 doubles wins.
 
The MVC Scholar-Athlete Teams were selected by a vote of the league's sports information directors. To qualify for consideration, student-athletes must own at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average, have reached sophomore academic and athletic status and must have participated in 75 percent of the team's regular-season matches.
 
MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team
Elena Jankulovska, Illinois State (Scholar-Athlete of the Year)
Silvia Pomarolli, Illinois State
Anna Belogliadova, Bradley
Yuna Kadowaki, Murray State
Nicole Lee, Drake
Aly Getty, Belmont
 
MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team
Jolene Fernandes, Valparaiso
Darta Dalecka, UNI
Paola Campigotta, Murray State
Billur Gonlusen, Missouri State
Raluca Puscas, Missouri State
Hana Sokolovic, Belmont