Feb. 29, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State women's tennis team will feature a student-athlete every week this spring in attempt to "Meet the Spartans". This week redshirt junior Dana Guentert (Lilburn, Ga.) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions about her pre-game rituals and why she came to MSU. Guentert has posted a team-best 7-0 record at the No. 3 position in doubles play so far this season.

Name: Dana Guentert

Nickname and why: Deeg - my initials are D.E.G

Year in School: Redshirt junior

Hometown: Lilburn, GA

Major: Chemistry

Best thing about being at MSU: The atmosphere and the school spirit

Favorite class: Organic chemistry

Favorite movie: Legends of the Fall

Favorite food: Any kind of fresh fruit

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Special talent: Artistic

Pets: Rex (dog), two boa constrictors, three pythons, and two tortoises

Siblings: Two brothers, Lee and Mark

What do you want to be when you grow up: Doctor

Most exotic place you have traveled to: Italy

Dream vacation spot: Grand Canyon

Favorite musician or band: The Calling

Song that gets you pumped up before a match: "Wave Your Flag" from the Soccer World Cup

Reason you picked MSU: The team

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

If you could play a tennis match against anyone, who would it: Todd Martin

Favorite celebrity: Sandra Bullock

Favorite thing to do besides play tennis: Color and draw

Favorite store to shop: Thrift stores

If you were not playing tennis, what other sport would you be involved with: Soccer

Favorite spot on campus: Fountain by the Natural Science building

Favorite pro sport & team: Atlanta Falcons

Pre-game ritual: Hold my lucky rock