University of St. Thomas Athletics
2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Roster
Megan Wall
- Position:
- C
- Height:
- 6-null
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Archbishop Murphy
- Hometown:
- Seattle, Wash.
Prior to St. Thomas: Varsity basketball freshman, sophomore and junior year. Sat out senior season with a torn ACL. Two time first team all conference selection, holds Archbishop Murphy High School single game scoring record with 42 pts., 3 year team captain, team MVP, 2 time WIAA State athlete of the week. Two time selection Washington State 1A/2A All State game. Varsity soccer freshman and senior years. 2nd team all conference as a forward senior year. Varsity softball sophomore year. Most improved player. 3 year National Honor Society Member, Highest school honors all 8 semesters. Cumulative GPA 3.8
Family: nMother, Tracie and father, Gary. Both did graduate school at Marquette University. Her siblings include, brother Mathew 16, and twin siblings Nicholas and Emma, 13.
Why did you choose St. Thomas?... I chose UST because the values of the school are important to me and my family. Education is very important to me and I felt UST could provide me with a challenging but effective education. I am looking forward to making life long friends and finding something I want to do for the rest of my life that I will love.
What was your first impression of St. Thomas?... One of my older coaches played basketball at UST and would not stop talking about how great of a school it was. When I visited UST it was my first time ever coming to Minnesota and I was in complete shock at how beautiful the school was. I went to a basketball practice and saw how all the players were very encouraging. I knew right away I would like it here.
What is your career aspiration or Dream Job?... I want to major in exercise science and go on to school to become a physical therapist.
Who is your favorite athlete?... Chris Paul
What is favorite late night snack?... Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream or Zesty Dill Pickles
What is Favorite artist?... Kacey Musgraves or Beyonce
What is on your pre-game music?... Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and Billy Currington
What do you do in your Free time?... When I am back in Seattle, I go hiking a lot with my friends at different places up in the mountains. I also like to go explore and try new exotic foods.
Do you have any notable or unique talents or hobbies?... One of my hobbies is hiking. I go on lots of hike all over western Washington.
Where have you volunteered?... I volunteered at an orphanage in the mountains of Jamaica for a week in the summer of 2015 with one of my friends and her family. I also volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club close to my high school for four years.
What is your craziest ambition or on your bucket list to do?... One of the craziest ambitions is to move to a less fortunate area somewhere in Africa for a year or two and put to use my knowledge of physical therapy to help heal peoples bodies from working hard everyday. I also want to adopt a child when I am over there.
