Name: Amanda Ekornes

People that have influenced her the most: Her parents

Favorite Athlete: Marit Bjorgen (cross country skier)

Favorite Sports Movie: Bend it Like Beckham

Favorite Sports Teams: New York Knicks and Manchester United

Her secondary sport would be: Cross country skiing

Favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Berkeley College: Being able to stay active while studying, meeting new people, and being part of a team.

Her ideal pregame meal: A smoothie and some fruits or a granola bar

If she could invite three guests to dinner, who would they be? Cara Delevingne, Ed Sheeran, and Amy Schumer

What are the most important keys to the success of a TEAM? Dedication, and the ability for team members to motivate one another to work towards a common goal.

Her expectations for herself for this season: To be in the top 20 of female runners

Her expectations of her team for this season: She expects the team will be dedicated and will perform its best

Two things Knights fans would be interested to know about her: She loves food, and she loves movies.