Q&A with Claire Reifeis

Claire Reifeis, a junior majoring in actuarial science, has been a mainstay in the Huskers lineup the past two years. The Indianapolis, Ind. native enters her third season on the team with big aspirations after winning 17 singles and 12 doubles matches last spring. She's a three-time honor roll student, 2018 Academic All-Big Ten team member and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

Reifeis took the time to tell us a little bit more about what she does off the tennis court.

Favorite TV show now or as a child: Hannah Montana

Favorite pro team: New Orleans Saints    

Favorite sports movie: Stick It

Favorite meal:  Organic, Non-GMO, Wild-Caught Tofu with a side of organic mixed vegetables and an organic sweet potato.

Favorite workout song: Any song by Simple Plan

Favorite class you've taken: ACTS 440: Theory of Interest

What you would do with a time machine: Honestly, I don’t really know… I feel like this is a really loaded question? I’d probably go back in time to spend more time with my family.

When you're not competing, you like to: Be at a bookstore, watch a movie, or hang out with friends

Superpower you wish you had: I wish I could teleport.

Greatest challenge you’ve ever faced: Living 10 hours away from home.

Greatest sources of inspiration in your life: My family

Pregame rituals: Eat my oatmeal at our facility while listening to heavy metal

Best friend: Not Hayley Haakenstad

Best athlete you've competed against: I’ve played a couple of the young American girls on tour

The best thing about Nebraska: The people of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska are amazing. There’s something special about this place and I’m so lucky to be able to compete for UNL!

Favorite Part About Living in Lincoln: I love being able to go to all the sporting events here. All the sports here are so much fun to watch and I love the atmosphere.

What you want to do after college: I want to be an actuary.

Most Rewarding Community Service Experience: Visiting a resident at a nursing home once a week.

Five Facts About Claire

1. I fractured my pinky toe when someone dropped a weight on it.
2. We have a six foot tall cardboard cutout of Darth Vader at our house.
3. I’m a really, really, really, really big Harry Potter fan.
4. I want to visit all the national parks in America someday.
5. My roommates and I have an oreo collection with at least 10 different flavors of oreos.