Spider Spotlight - Emily Newman - University of Richmond Athletics

Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.

Learn more about Emily below...

Career aspirations: Do something in marketing and sales and be happy

Three words to describe yourself: goofy, fun, and caring

Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program: Whenever Coach Alli falls during practice

The best nickname on the team: “Meatball “ – aka Natalia Chaney

Strengths: My attitude and work ethic

Toughest opponents: UMass, Duke, UVA

Working to improve: My scoring contributions

Best sports memory: Getting to the state championship my senior year of high school (which we lost)

Favorite meal: sushi

Favorite ice cream: cookie dough

On your playlist: Lana Del Rey, oldies, and remixes

Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: The new Taylor Swift album

If you have one wish: world peace

What most people don't know about you: I have a twin sister who goes to Ohio State

If you could go on any game show: Jeopardy

Hidden talent: I'm an amazing dancer

Dream car: Land Rover Safari

If you could travel anywhere in the world: Israel

Favorite class: art history

Pets: Two pugs – Bubba and Lucy

Hero: My parents

Favorite childhood TV show: The Amanda Show

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: KRISTIN WIIG

If you could have any superpower: I would fly

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