University of Northern Iowa senior outfielder Samantha Olson has received the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award as announced by the Missouri Valley Conference on Friday. The award recognizes 10 student-athletes during the fall, winter, and spring. In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing and must demonstrate good citizenship through sportsmanship and community service.
The Olathe, Kan. native has produced career-highs in batting average and hits this season, hitting at a .306 clip with 34 base hits. Olson is leading the Panthers in stolen bases for the third straight season, stealing 16 base this season.