JONESBORO, Ark. (6/1/16) – Arkansas State junior women's soccer player Alexis Philippe has been named to the Sun Belt Conference Leadership Team the league office announced Wednesday morning.

Philippe was one of twelve student-athletes chosen from member schools around the league. The Sun Belt Conference Leadership Team recognizes one individual from each institution that exemplifies the highest qualities of being a true Student-Athlete. The award is given to a letter-winning student-athlete, based on leadership, sportsmanship, community service, citizenship, academic excellence and any other qualities valued by the institution.

Philippe completed her sophomore season in 2015 as one of the Red Wolves' primary goalkeepers where she appeared in five games, including three starts and made 26 saves in 315 minutes in goal. Philippe has also played in the field and has one goal to her credit that game during her freshman season.

In addition to her success on the field, Philippe has exceled in the classroom and community. She has 4.0 GPA and is pursuing a degree in Pre Professional Biology and Chemistry. She was named to the Arkansas State Chancellor's List and Academic Athletic Director's Honor roll for the 2014-15 academic and was also named to the SBC Commissioner's List.

Outside of athletics and the classroom, Philippe is involved in several community service projects and serves on the Executive Board for the Up 'Til Dawn project that helps fund research at St. Jude Children's Hospital. She has also assisted in raising awareness for Special Olympics and works local youth soccer clinics in the Jonesboro area.

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