Women's Volleyball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kennedy Wenger, UW-Platteville

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:  Kennedy Wenger
Institution:  UW-Platteville
Hometown and High School:  Mineral Point, Wis. (Mineral Point)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Volleyball
Major:  Marketing
Minor:  Sports Management

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?
When I visited, I loved the feeling on campus. The volleyball program is known for their great team culture and creating a space to grow as a player and a person

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being an NCAA Division III student-athlete?
It is THE best conference in Division III. Every conference game is very high level, and any team could win a national championship.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheeseburger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Brownie explosion
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The Bears Den to get homework done
TV Show?  Outer Banks
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Noodles
Animal?  Dolphin
Smartphone App?  TikTok
Musical Group or Artist?  Luke Combs
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Chicago Bears
Vacation Spot?  Dominican Republic
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
My first game back after knee surgery.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Going and trying new restaurants.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My parents!
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Keep being open to change. Being versatile is a huge strength that is overlooked.
 
What is your dream job? 
Being a social media manager for the Chicago Bears.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Traveling as much as I can while my body is able
---Win a national championship
---Have a family of my own.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Cooking

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Division I Volleyball National Championship.
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Every pre-game looks different, so going with the flow!
 
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