ST. CHARLES, Mo. - It was announced on Wednesday that Leah Parton from Lindenwood gymnastics won the Midwest Independent Conference Coaches Choice Award after her performance last weekend against Simpson College and Centenary College.

"Leah has been working diligently to train smart and is a key competitor for us," said assistant coach Sienna Crouse. "We're excited to see her continue to break into lineups and watch her impact grow on the team."

In her first collegiate meet of her career, Parton competed on vault and on beam finishing in 12th place in both events. During her vault, Parton scored a 9.525 helping Lindenwood score of 48.550. She also posted a 8.950 score on her beam.

Parton's MIC Coaches Choice Award marks the first Lion to receive this honor this season and the third overall to receive a weekly award. Earlier this season, Gayla Griswold (Performance of the Week - 1/31) and Nya Kraus (Gymnast of the Week - 1/17) took home awards.

Parton and the rest of the Lions will return to Hyland Arena this Sunday, Feb. 11 at 12:00 p.m. CT to take on MIC opponent Illinois State. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.