Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, teaching faculty in the School of Kinesiology and associate director of the Tucker Center, was honored at the Minnesota Lynx game July 7. During the second quarter, LaVoi was awarded the Inspiring Women Award for her work in making a difference for girls and women in and through sport.

The Minnesota Lynx will honor one woman every month during the season who inspires, motivates, and encourages others both personally and professionally. Each winner will be awarded a team-autographed basketball in an on-court presentation and receive recognition on the Lynx basketball website in hopes that her story will inspire others.