Women's Ice Hockey

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Lemke, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2024-25 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:  Brooke Lemke
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  Avon, Minn. (Albany Area High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Women’s Ice Hockey
Major:  Finance
Minor: Accounting

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
The competitive hockey program, the facilities, and the small campus.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Athletes Intervarsity.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The ability to focus on academic and the individual attention from professors. Also, the strong relations built with our teammates.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Really Reese’s
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Rodli Hall
TV Show?  Modern Family
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak
Animal?  Dog
Smartphone App?  Snapchat
Musical Group or Artist?  Morgan Wallen
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Connor McDavid
Vacation Spot?  Somewhere on a beach
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the national championship with my team last season.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Play pickleball and just hanging out.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Grandma. She always has the best interest in mind for everyone.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Enjoy every moment when times get tough.
 
One word that describes you?
Hardworking.
 
What is your dream job? 
Getting paid the big bucks to workout and promote different workout clothing brands.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Skiing in Colorado.
---Surfing in the ocean.
---Drive a Lamborghini.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I make amazing pancakes.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I retape my stick before every game.
 
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