Women's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Macy Nilsen, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Macy Nilsen
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  Edina, Minn. (Edina High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Women’s Basketball
Major:  Marketing Communications
Minor:  Graphic Design


Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I transferred to UWRF to be closer to home and to play for an incredible coaching staff in a high-level conference.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None.
 
What causes do you care about?
The Muscular Dystrophy Association because my family has been connected with the organization since my sister was diagnosed with CMT.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Pretzel Bites
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Carmel Peanut Buttercup
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  UC
Movie?  Good Will Hunting
Holiday?  4th of July
Food?  Shrimp or Margarita Pizza
Musical Group/Artist?  Rihanna
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Jayson Tatum
Vacation Spot?  New Smyrna, Florida or Belize
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning in double overtime after being down double digits going into the 4th quarter to advance in WIAC playoffs last year.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Going out to eat.
 
One word that describes your team?
Unparalleled.
 
One word that describes you?
Creative.
 
What is your dream job? 
Be like Beth Dutton.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Have my own pottery studio.
---Be in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day.
---See all seven continents.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Pottery.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always make myself a smoothie and take a nap at home or on the bus.
 
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