Junior first baseman Mandy Granger has plenty experience in a softball uniform. As a transfer student-athlete from Louisiana Tech, Granger now helps contribute to the Nicholls softball team, while majoring in business and agriculture. This aspiring business owner has a busy schedule with her school work and softball practices, but she found time to sit down for an interview

Q: What got you interested into playing softball?

A: Actually, my dad grew up playing softball and he got offered to play college baseball. He is the one that got me interested in it.

Q: What was your favorite memory from a game you’ve had at Nicholls?

A: Last year we played at the conference tournament, and the dugout was crazy. We lost, but you could feel the team chemistry.

Q: Would you rather play professional softball or own your own speech business?

A: I would chose softball because it has been a big part of my life, and I love it.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

A: Yes, we always huddle up before the game and pray.

Q: What is your favorite pastime when you softball season is over?

A: Don’t laugh, but I like to spend time with my family, and we seem to always fight over who will cut the grass!

Q: Would you rather watch a comedy or a scary movie? Why?

A: I don’t like either. I would rather watch romance because it has meaning.

Q: If you received a million dollar check, what would be the first thing you buy?

A: I would buy a new stadium for the Nicholls softball team.

Q: If you could live in any location in the world where would it be?

A: I would live in Hawaii because I love the beach and I’ve been on vacation there.

Q: What’s your favorite part about being a member of the Nicholls softball team?

A: I love being around the team, the atmosphere and looking around and seeing my teammates. I don’t take it for granted.

Q: What’s the best part of being a twin?

A: I always have a constant friend who is there for me, and I learned a lot from her.