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The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Softball's Dakota Matiko
1/25/2016 | Softball
In the tenth of an 11-part series introducing the Ole Miss Softball newcomers for the 2016 season, today we get to know junior transfer Dakota Matiko.
What made you choose Ole Miss?
I chose Ole Miss for the opportunity to receive an excellent education while having the chance to compete in a tough and competitive conference, playing the game I love, under amazing coaches and alongside great teammates.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
The Oxford community is so supportive and I love how it is such a small college town with so much culture. I love Ole Miss for how beautiful the campus and buildings are.
What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss?
My favorite part about being an Ole Miss athlete is the support that we receive on the field and in the classroom. We have so many people around us that help succeed. I also love the comradery between sports and the competition that comes with competing at the highest level.
What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?
The Grove as well as the Hotty Toddy before games.
Do you have any superstitions that are habits before each game?
My dad sends me daily motivational quotes that I reread before leaving the locker room.
Quick Hits…
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? Greece
If you could meet anyone living or dead, who would it be? Anne Frank
What is your go-to hangout place? Anywhere outside; the park, hiking, the beach
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2016 schedule? McNeese State
What is your dream profession/career? Sports and entertainment lawyer
Favorites…
Movie: The Guardian
Band/Music group: Luke Bryan
TV Show: Suits
Actress/Actor: Sandra Bullock
Snack Food: Crackers
Ice cream flavor: Vanilla Bean
Candy bar: Twix
Fruit: Strawberries
Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Home cooked meal: Chicken pot pie
Fast food restaurant: In n Out
Soda: Sprite
Place to eat in Oxford: Soulshine
Female athlete: Jennie Finch
Male athlete: David Eckstein
Professional team: Angels
Animal: Elephant
Holiday: Christmas
For all Ole Miss Softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at Instagram.com/olemisssoftball. Fans can also follow head coach Mike Smith on Twitter at@msmithsb16.
