MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee sophomore Courtney Whitson has been honored as a Conference USA Spirit of Service recipient after helping lead the Lady Raiders to the 2021 league championship.
The award honors one student-athlete from each of the league's 14 members with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing, and participation in their sport.
The Kingsport, Tenn., native was named to the C-USA All-Tournament team after averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and shooting 52 percent (12-of-23) from 3-point range during the championship run, including a game-high 22 points in the title game vs. Rice. Whitson tied the championship game record with six 3-pointers vs. Rice.
Whitson is an English major who carries a 3.787 GPA and has been a member of the C-USA Commissioner honor roll. She has made an impact around the Middle Tennessee campus through her many community service endeavors.