FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood University women’s basketball freshman Jaclyn Reagan|Crossville, Tenn. has been named this week’s Longwood Female Athlete of the Week. Reagan, a 5-9 guard, averaged 10.5 minutes, 4.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in a pair of games last week. She knocked down a personal-best three, three-pointers for a career-high nine points at Coastal Carolina University on January 31. She followed that performance with three rebounds at Campbell University on February 2. Reagan has seen action in 17 games this season, averaging 7.1 minutes 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds, while shooting 38% (11-29) from the field and 30% (7-23) from beyond the arc.
Question and Answer Session with Jaclyn Reagan and Bethany Drury
BD: Why did you choose to play basketball?
JR: It was just something that my dad and I had in common. We spent a lot of time together [playing basketball] and it just stuck.
BD: Why did you choose to come to Longwood?
JR: When I came on my visit, I really liked the campus, the coaches seemed really down to earth at the time and it wasn’t too big of a gym, so it wasn’t overwhelming.
BD: Do you have any teammates that you admire or look up to?
JR: Chelsea [Coward] because she’ll tell you to do something, but she also leads by example at the same time. She practices what she preaches.
BD: What is it like seeing significant playing time as a freshman?
JR: I’m kind of shocked because most freshman don’t see a lot of playing time so I guess it’s more of a shock but it’s good because I feel like next year it’s going to help us out because the freshman won’t be as nervous to play?
BD: How do you feel about the team’s performance so far?
JR: We were ranked last [in the preseason] and we worked our way all the way up to first. Now we’re kind of struggling, but I feel like there is a really good possibility that we could win the conference tournament.
BD: What is your favorite thing about Longwood basketball?
JR: Knowing that even if I don’t have anybody else, my teammates are going to be there for me. It’s like a second family.
BD: At the Coastal Carolina game, you scored a career-high nine points. Talk about that game.
JR: Well I’m here to shoot, so I felt like I was just doing my job. I was just doing more of it than usual.
BD: What is your favorite Longwood tradition?
JR: Oktoberfest
BD: Do you have any role models?
JR: My mom because she’s an independent person. She’s never depended on anyone but herself and she takes care of my brother and I by herself.
BD: Who is your favorite athlete?
JR: Ray Allen
BD: What is your favorite team?
JR: The Celtics
BD: What is your favorite food?
JR: Anything Italian
BD: What is your favorite movie?
JR: Coach Carter
BD: What is your favorite song?
JR: Dance for you by Beyonce
BD: Any interesting facts about yourself?
JR: I have 10 cats
BD: Do you have any other interests or activities?
JR: Volleyball and I like running. I like to sing too.
