MOSCOW, Idaho – Bindi Pedersen from women's swim and dive and Adam Taylor of the men's tennis team have been named this week's Vandals of the Week.

Pedersen just completed her sophomore season with the Vandals while majoring in medical sciences. During her second year in the pool with Idaho, Pedersen competed in three events at the WAC Championships, placing 12th in the 200-yard fly. She competed in four events at the WAC Championships her freshman season. Pedersen has been able to maintain a 3.90 cumulative GPA.

Taylor will be a junior next year. He is a double major in marketing and operations management, and he holds a 3.74 cumulative GPA after earning a 4.0 this past spring semester.

Both student-athletes acknowledged their appreciation for being recognized for their work in the classroom.

"I think it's a wonderful thing to be recognized for doing well in school because being a student-athlete… it's really difficult to commit so many hours to your sport and to school," said Pedersen.

"I know how hard it is to be a student-athlete and the stress of both sides being a student and an athlete. It feels good to have that recognition and show that all student-athletes can work hard and achieve the same level of grades that I have," said Taylor.