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Get to Know Volleyball Freshman Emily Engelken

8/9/2016 | Volleyball

Aug. 9, 2016

Emily Engelken
FR-HS รขโ‚ฌยข 6-0 รขโ‚ฌยข OH/RS
Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley West
Major: Exercise Science

As summer winds down and fall camp is underway in preparation for the 2016 season, OleMissSports.com is giving Ole Miss fans a look at the players who will make up the 2016 team, beginning with the freshmen.

What are you looking forward to the most as an Ole Miss Rebel?

Being a part of the best athletic and academic program in the country

Why did you choose Ole Miss?
I fell in love with the school the second I started my visit, it met all my check points for what I want in college.

Favorite place on campus?
The Grove

Who or what motivates you in your sport?
I love to win and can't stand to lose

If you could give any advice to younger players entering the sport what would it be?
Fundamentals win games. Always start with the basics

What are your goals for the season?
Make it to the NCAA tournament

Nickname?
Em

Favorite ice cream?
Cookies in Cream

Favorite holiday?
Christmas

Favorite cereal?
Quaker Life

Favorite movie?
Wedding Crashers

Favorite band
Jonas Brothers

Favorite male/female athlete
Kerri Walsh

Favorite pro team
Kansas City Royals

What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Sweet Caroline

Hidden talent(s)?
Embarrassing dance moves

What is your biggest fear?
Laying in the grass and a spider crawls on me

Who is your hero?
My mom

Name one thing most people probably don't know about you?
Basketball was my life growing up

Dream job?
World traveling explorer


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