Softball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Maggie Ward, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2025-26 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:  Maggie Ward
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown and High School:  Downers Grove, Ill. (Downers Grove North)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Softball
Major:  Marketing
Minor:  Sports & Experiential Marketing; Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I chose UW-Whitewater because I wanted to play for a competitive team with a history of winning. The athletic community in Whitewater knows how to win championships, and I wanted to be a part of that.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Sports Information Intern for the UW-Whitewater athletic department.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like competing in the WIAC because it is some of the best Division III competition in the country. I like being an NCAA Division III athlete because I have time to work and pursue other passions besides just my sport.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  French Fries
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Oreo Cookie Cheesecake
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Jitter’s Coffee House
TV Show?  Bridgerton
Holiday?  St. Patrick’s Day
Food?  Chocolate Chip Cookies
Animal?  Polar Bear
Smartphone App?  Spotify
Musical Group or Artist?  Calvin Harris
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Chicago Cubs- Nico Hoerner
Vacation Spot?  Lisbon, Portugal
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Beating Oshkosh on their home field to win the 2024 WIAC tournament championship.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Team bonfires
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My mom, Beth.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Your sport is what you do, not who you are.
 
One word that describes you?
YOLO
 
What is your dream job? 
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships for a professional sports team or marketing agency.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Ride a camel in the Sahara Desert
---Visit every MLB stadium
---Compete in a Hyrox Competition
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Crafting up a good time.

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
2016 World Series- Game 7
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
We’re not supposed to have superstitions…but I always have my teammate braid my hair, and I tie it with a green ribbon.
 
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