Women's Soccer

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Lexi Ward, UW-Platteville

MADISON, Wis.--Each week during the 2023-24 academic year, the 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:  Lexi Ward
Institution:  UW-Platteville
Hometown (High School):  Eldrige, Iowa (North Scott High School)
Year in school:  Freshman
Sport:  Women’s Soccer
Major:  Elementary Education

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?
After my visit I felt like Platteville was where I belonged, and I loved the campus.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like how competitive the conference is and every game is a challenge, I love all the connections I have made from being a student-athlete.
 
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Devils Food Cake
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The Markee
Movie?  Coach Carter
Holiday?  Thanksgiving
Food?  Ice Cream
Animal?  Dolphins
Smartphone App?  Instagram
Musical Group/Artist?  Zach Bryan
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Steelers
Vacation Spot?  Pensacola Beach
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Beating a team in the pouring rain in a 10-round penalty kick.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Exploring Platteville or laying around watching a movie.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My grandpa.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Enjoy your time being an athlete and take advantage of opportunities.
 
One word that describes you?
Compassionate.
 
What is your dream job? 
Being a teacher.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit the Holland Sea of Flowers.
---Go to Hawaii.
---Complete a marathon.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I know how to pogo-stick.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always have to have a Gatorade before and during games.
 
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