Matt Payton bats against UK: BluGrass Baseball photo

Western Kentucky University second baseman Matt Payton has been named a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior Class Award. To be eligible for the award, which goes to a senior who excels both on and off the field, players must have notable achievement in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.

Fans can vote for Payton to be the eventual award winner, scheduled to be announced during the College World Series, at this link or by texting “B8” to 74567. You can read the WKU release about the story here or see the entire list of finalists here.