Eddie Muench, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2021-22 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 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, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Eddie Muench
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown and High School: Ripon, Wis. (Ripon High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sport(s): Men's Basketball
Major(s): Marketing
Minor(s): None
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I grew up in Oshkosh, my cousin (Charlie Noone) played basketball at UW-Oshkosh, and I always admired the relationships he had with his teammates and coaches. After speaking with head coach Matt Lewis and touring the school, it was the easiest decision I have ever made in becoming a Titan.
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
UW-Oshkosh Marketing Club, Team Impact
What causes do you care about?
Jimmy V Foundation
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The WIAC is the most competitive league in the country and playing against some of the best Division III players in the country every game is what I enjoy the most.
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver's? Culver's Buffalo Chicken Tender Basket
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? Reeve Memorial Union
Movie? Prisoners
TV Show? Breaking Bad
Food? Wings
Musical Group/Artist? Lil Baby
Professional Sports Athlete? Aaron Rodgers
Hobby? Fishing
Quote/motto? "There's no time like the present."
What is your greatest sports moment?
Earning a trip to Madison for the WIAA State Boys Basketball Tournament my senior year of high school.
What is the best thing that you bring to the team?
Dancing skills.
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Work hard, get your schoolwork done and have fun!
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Go to dinner.
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
The President – I would go to Area 51.
What is your dream job?
Coach in the National Basketball Association.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
1. Go on an African Safari
2. Go in a shark cage
3. Go skydiving
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Drink beet juice.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
Slow drivers.
2021-22 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Abby Kaiser • Women's Basketball
Eddie Muench • Men's Basketball
Michelle Spicer • Women's Tennis
Photo by Larry Radloff, D3Photography