Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois
High School: Plainfield South
Team: Women's Lacrosse
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry, History, and Criminal Justice

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Being one of the first members on the women's lacrosse team

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Earning a spot on the wall in the athletic department for a specific GPA and being on a sports team

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
It is close to home, it had my major and I was also able to play my sports here!

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Jonathan Toews. He is a captain of an amazing hockey team and I consider myself a leader like him. He keeps the team together and keeps the fans coming back!

What is your favorite class and why?
I really enjoyed Microbiology. I loved the experience in lab especially and how the smallest bacteria could do so much at a time.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
By far, Dr. Jane Davis. She made my experience at AU so much more memorable and is one of the sweetest and intelligent people I know!

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
I play softball as well as chess and golf. I love being active and keeping my brain engaged at the same time!

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Discovering new horror movies and playing chess

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Chicken nuggets and mac and cheese

Who is your role model?
my mother

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Being able to spend time with my teammates  and coaches to all work towards a common goal

What do you like least about practice?
Running long distances

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
To hopefully find a job in forensic science!

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Quietly say "Go Spartans"

What will you remember most from your college career?
All of the awesome people I have met and have had the opportunity to interact with

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Get involved and say yes to 90% of things. After college you will never have an experience like this again! Try new things and keep a steady mind all the time with an eye on the prize: graduation and ultimate success



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