University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Spotlight - Karleigh Wike
12/26/2014 | Women's Basketball
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| Class: | Freshman |
| Position: | Forward |
| Height: | 6-4 |
| Hometown: | Salisbury, N.C. |
| High School: | East Rowan |
| Major(s): | Political Science |
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Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.
Meet Karleigh…
Career aspirations: Lawyer/Politician/President.
Three words to describe yourself: Optimistic, Goofy and Southern.
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program: First day of conditioning with Beacher Porter and the day Crystal Williams asked me to be her bridesmaid.
Best nickname on the team: Beacher calls me Molly (no clue why, haha) and Keri goes by Bubbles.
Strengths: Having fun while playing the game, shooting, blocking shots and post moves.
Toughest opponents: All of them... Never underestimate anyone. Oh, and the baseline.
Working to improve: Speed, strength, aggressiveness and my appreciation for running.
Best sports memory: When I scored 1,000 points in high school, won the conference championship in high school, the Georgetown victory as a Spider and completing my first preseason as a collegiate athlete.
Favorite meal: Anything my mom cooks.
Favorite ice cream: Lime Sherbet.
On your playlist: Country, Hip Hop, Christmas Music, etc.
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: Disney's Cheetah Girls Soundtrack.
If you have one wish: For a Zaxby's to come to Richmond.
What most people don't know about you: I am basically Buddy the Elf.
If you could go on any game show: Family Feud.
Hidden Talent: Making Keri Soppe speak.
Dream car: Nae Nae the Nissan.
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Greece.
Favorite class: Stage Makeup.
Pets: None, I prefer people.
Hero: My cousin, Trey Holmes.
Favorite Child TV show: Lizzie McGuire
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: Jesus.
If you could have any superpower: Speed or Invisibility, both would really help with sprints.
