Now in its 12th year of existence, The Valley's Scholar-Athlete program is sponsored by Prairie Farms, Roberts and Hiland Dairies.  On a weekly basis, the Conference honors its student-athletes for their athletic performance for a one-week period and academic success in the classroom.

A libero for the Wichita State volleyball team, Waldorf, a junior from August, Kan., earned most valuable player honors while leading the Shockers to the championship at the Nike Invitational in Norman, Okla., on August 27-28. She powered WSU in victories over Oklahoma (3-0) and Texas-Arlington (3-0) and in a tough loss to Miami of Florida (3-2).
 
Waldorf, who has a 3.469 cumulative grade-point average in marketing, averaged 4.91 digs, 0.27 kills, 0.64 assists and 0.18 aces per set in three matches. She also had a perfect serve reception percentage in a team-high 66 total attempts.
 
Versus Oklahoma, she compiled 10 digs, a kill and three assists.  Against Miami, she had a match-high and a career-best 26 digs along with a kill, three assists and a service ace. She followed with a match-high 18 digs, a kill, an assist and a service ace against UT-Arlington.
 
To qualify for Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing.  Redshirt freshmen and first-year junior college transfers are not eligible.  In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes will be evaluated on their athletic performance for a one-week period.

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