Women's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Karleigh Creasey, 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:  Karleigh Creasey
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  Normal, Ill. (Normal Community High School)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Women’s Basketball
Major:  Biomedical Health Sciences

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
The family-like environment on the team, the amazing facilities at the gym and classroom buildings, and the convenient location that is close to the twin cities.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am in the honors program, and I am going to be a TA for microbiology and general biology this spring.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
What I like the most about competing in the WIAC is that every game is extremely competitive, and I get to play against some of the most talented Division III women’s basketball players. My favorite thing about being a Division III student-athlete is being able to easily balance school and personal relationships during my basketball season.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Dining Hall
TV Show?  Young Sheldon
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Cereal
Animal?  Puppy
Smartphone App?  TikTok
Musical Group or Artist?  SZA
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  LeBron James
Vacation Spot?  Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Making a game winning shot at the last second when I was in high school.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Play on the Wii.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My mom.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Always remember to have fun, even during the grind!
 
One word that describes you?
Talkative.
 
What is your dream job? 
Physician Assistant.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Go skydiving.
---Visit all 50 states.
---Go swimming with sharks.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Gardening.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always have to drink a full water bottle, an electrolyte drink, and an energy drink before I play a game. I also always pray during the national anthem.
 
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