Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Alex Voigt, UW-Eau Claire

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:  Alex Voigt             
Institution:  UW-Eau Claire
Hometown (High School):  Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Major:  Finance


Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
I chose UW-Eau Claire because I felt it was a great place for me to achieve my goals in academics, as well as athletics. I also liked the campus when I came to visit.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Throughout the years, I have participated in Athletes in Action.
 
What causes do you care about?
One cause I care about is cancer research because I have had family and friends affected by it. 

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like being a student athlete because it allows me to continue to play the sport that I am passionate about, and I like competing in the WIAC because it is a very competitive league each year.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  The Culver’s Deluxe Butter Burger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Davies
Movie?  Spider-Man No Way Home
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak
Musical Group/Artist?  Lil Wayne
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Green Bay Packers
Vacation Spot?  Clearwater Beach, Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Making it to the state tournament twice in high school and going to the NCAA tournament in college.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Off the court, I like to hang out playing card games, video games, or watching movies.
 
One word that describes your team?
Dedicated.
 
One word that describes you?
Competitive.
 
What is your dream job? 
Financial analyst.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to Europe.
---Try wagyu beef.
---Go skiing in Colorado.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I am a decent cook.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always get a text from my mom saying she believes in me and look in the stands to see my parents.
 
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