Mallory Knight, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2020-21 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: Mallory Knight
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Neosho, Wis. (Hartford Union High School)
Year in School: Senior
Sport(s): Women's Soccer
Major(s): Art (Graphic Design)
Minor(s): None
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
Growing up I was coached by UW-Oshkosh's previous assistant coach Jim Schrot, who heavily encouraged me to take a look at playing soccer at UW-Oshkosh after high school. After taking a tour and talking to Coach Coppernoll I fell in love with the campus and the school's soccer program.
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am an intern with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Program.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The experience you are able to get being a Division III athlete is something that I am incredibly thankful for. It has given me the opportunity to be able to complete at a high level in the sport I love while also still being able to make school my number one priority. Not to mention the experiences and people I have had the opportunity to meet.
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver's? Chocolate concrete mixer with M&M's and cookie dough
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Chocolate Oreo Volcano
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? Blackhawk Commons when I'm eating their breakfast
Movie? Emperor's New Groove
TV Show? Sherlock
Social Media Platform? Twitter
Food? Mashed potatoes from Outback Steakhouse
Musical Group/Artist? Mac Miller
Professional Sports Athlete? Tobin Heath
Hobby? Hiking
Quote/motto? Everything happens for a reason!
What is one word that describes yourself?
Easy-going.
What is your greatest sports moment?
Scoring the winning goal in a penalty kick shootout during the championship match of my hometown tournament (Hartford United U-12 Boys).
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Work hard and make the absolute most of your time being an athlete. Enjoy the ride and appreciate all of the little moments just as much as the big ones.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Movie nights.
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
Jeff Bezos, so I could donate all of his money away.
What is your dream job?
To be a travel photographer for National Geographic.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
Experience the Northern Lights
Travel around the world
Run a marathon
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Nope!
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
Pet hair on my clothes.
2020-21 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Mallory Knight • Women's Soccer