Q&A with Kelly Belzeski

Kelly Belzeski (pronounced BELL-zesk-EE) finished her junior season with the highest individual average at the NCAA Championship leading Nebraska to a national runner-up finish.

A standout off the lanes, Belzeski earned academic All-NTCA and academic All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore, in addition to earning a prestigious Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award. She is a three-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team, and she has been named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in five out of her first six semesters in Lincoln.

Kelly took some time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions and give us some insight into her life off the lanes.

Favorite TV show growing up: Malcolm in the Middle

Favorite meal/food: Pizza

When you're not competing, you like to: Watch Netflix

Favorite class that you've taken: History of Nebraska and the Great Plains

What would you do with a time machine: Go back in time to meet Ronald Reagan

Celebrity Crush: Dave Franco

Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The stadium

Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The Nebraska nice

Fondest bowling memory: Winning the NCAA Championship in 2015

Vegetables or fruits: Vegetables

What superpower would you choose: Reading Minds

What is your favorite song: "Yellow" by Coldplay

What do you want to do after college: Be a professional bowler or a history teacher

Why did you choose Nebraska: The team was so welcoming and they had a great program

What is your favorite movie genre: Comedy

What is your dream vacation: Disney World

What is one thing most people don't know about you: I'm blind in my right eye

What is your favorite thing about competing: Meeting new people

Who was your idol growing up: Ronald Reagan