Sophomore Arielle Ward is the ninth in a "Countdown To Tipoff" series presented by the La Salle Women's Basketball program. The series will feature a fun "getting to know" Q&A with each player to acquaint fans with this year's squad. The team is excited to kick off its season on Nov. 8th when the Explorers host crosstown rival Temple at 7 p.m.

Arielle Ward
Sophomore | 5'11 | Forward
Springfield, Mass. | East Longmeadow

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
23
 
If you could witness any event (past, present or future), what would it be?
The reaction of cavemen when fire was made
 
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Create art like Leonardo Da Vinci

If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
Go skydiving without a parachute onto a trampoline
 
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Put away money for my siblings' college tuition
 
If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
A tiger
 
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Peter Pan, because he can fly, stays young, and is always happy.
 
What celebrity do you get mistaken for (or would like to get mistaken for)?
I'd like to get mistaken for a movie star, none in particular.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Successful
 
When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?
If I don't have work to do, I'm probably looking for a snack and relaxing.
 
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
I watched Titanic last week and got just a little teary eyed.

What was your most embarrassing moment?
I was walking to my bus stop for school and slipped on ice on the sidewalk where all of my friends were waiting.
 
What's the best/worst gift you've ever given/received?
The best gift I had ever received was a new pair of Jordan's that I didn't think I was going to be able to get.
 
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Having a somewhat stress free environment and being able to enjoy simple moments with family.
 
What is your first memory of being really excited?
My dad came home with a puppy and I was so excited because I loved animals.
 
What story does your family always tell about you?
There isn't one specific story, but if they were to tell you a story about me, it would be something silly that I was doing.
 
Are you a cat person, dog person, both or neither?
Dog person for sure

The best part of waking up is?
Breakfast!
 
 
Quick Hits:

Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans

Favorite non-sports movie: Forrest Gump

Favorite sport, other than basketball: Volleyball

Favorite TV show: Spongebob

Most overrated TV show: Basketball Wives

Favorite month of the year: January

Favorite food: Spaghetti with meat sauce

Least favorite food: Onions

Favorite color: grey

Least favorite chore: dishes

Favorite sound: birds on a summer morning

Biggest pet peeve: No "thank you" after holding a door open

Favorite quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure"…etc. – Marianne Williamson