Marshall University men’s basketball player Terrence Thompson was one of 14 Conference USA student-athletes to earn the conference’s 2015-16 Winter Spirit Service Award.
The award honored Thompson’s combination of community service, academic standing and athletic competition.
Thompson’s work within the community includes spending time with patients at Cabell Huntington Children’s Hospital and the Huntington VA Medical Center.
Thompson also worked with the INTO Mentoring Program and Huntington City Mission.
Thompson also visited local schools to talk about the importance of setting goals and read books to students.
As for his academic achievements, Thompson maintains a 3.