Name: Ivana Rich
Hometown: Cumberland
Height: 5′-11″
Age: 21
Year: Senior
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Middle Blocker
Major: Biology
Q: Why volleyball?
A: “I have always found volleyball to be really fun. And I think it is more of a mind game.”
Q: What sport would you be playing if you weren’t playing volleyball?
A: “Basketball.”
Q: Who has influenced you most in your life?
A: “My mother always prepared me to strive for the best and persevere. She set a good example.”
Q: If you were your coach, what would you say that you bring to the table?
A: “Leadership and trust, and she is someone to depend on. She is a very stable and consistent player.”
Q: Best moment?
A: “My freshman year we made it to the CAA tournament final after beating JMU.”
Q: Worst moment?
A: “Not making the CAA tournament my sophomore year.”
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
A: “Ogonna Nnamani” (U.S. Olympic volleyball team)
Q: Teammates would describe you as?
A: “Outgoing, very funny. Very competitive, but always trying to pick everyone else up . always positive.”
Q: What are you going to do after college?
A: “Maybe going to Europe to play professionally or go to medical school.”