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Know Your Knights: Maya Jacobs
Apr 09 | Women's Tennis
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – In the third tennis installment of "Know Your Knights," learn more about freshman Maya Jacobs. The Linden, New Jersey, native continues to make a statement in her rookie season, owning seven singles victories in duals which includes two over ranked Big Ten opponents.
One word to describe Coach (Head Coach): Passionate
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Any dining hall with my friends
If I wasn't playing (sport), I'd be: Working in the fashion industry
Favorite professional athlete: Serena Williams and Jayson Tatum
Favorite professional sports team: Boston Celtics
One word to describe myself on the (court/field): Competitive
One word to describe myself off the (court/field): Animated
Few people know that I…: Am kind of a germaphobe
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My mother
I started playing (sport) because…: A man started giving me lessons at my local park when I was 12
I chose Rutgers because…: I wanted to be apart of the new direction that Rutgers Athletics was (and is) going in.
Favorite cereal: I don't really like cereal but I like Banana Maple and Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: Yara Shahidi
Favorite musician/group: Bruno Mars
The first song I knew all the words to was…: Sweet Love by Anita Baker and I.O.U by Freeze
Rituals I have before, during or after an event are…: I listen to a special playlist to get focused and pumped up.
Favorite all-time Christmas/holiday present: One year my iPod touch got stolen in about February. Then my parents surprised me with a new one on Christmas and I was so surprised that I cried. It was even more surprising because they hid it in a sneaker box filled with things I liked like Sims 3 and jewelry.
Languages spoken (other than English): Im currently learning ASL
If I didn't have to sleep, I would do this with my extra time…: Watch novellas to practice my Spanish
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would have a good chance at winning medal at…: Hands Down, Gold Medal in Competitive Eating
Pets I had growing up were: A guinea pig and currently dogs.
Favorite Halloween costume was: I dressed as a hamburger one year
The website I visit most often is…: Pinterest
If my life was a book, the title would be…: "It Seems Random but it Works So Well!"
My spirit animal is…: Panther or Wolf
Rutgers hits the road for matches at Michigan State on April 14 and Michigan on April 15.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
One word to describe Coach (Head Coach): Passionate
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Any dining hall with my friends
If I wasn't playing (sport), I'd be: Working in the fashion industry
Favorite professional athlete: Serena Williams and Jayson Tatum
Favorite professional sports team: Boston Celtics
One word to describe myself on the (court/field): Competitive
One word to describe myself off the (court/field): Animated
Few people know that I…: Am kind of a germaphobe
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My mother
I started playing (sport) because…: A man started giving me lessons at my local park when I was 12
I chose Rutgers because…: I wanted to be apart of the new direction that Rutgers Athletics was (and is) going in.
Favorite cereal: I don't really like cereal but I like Banana Maple and Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: Yara Shahidi
Favorite musician/group: Bruno Mars
The first song I knew all the words to was…: Sweet Love by Anita Baker and I.O.U by Freeze
Rituals I have before, during or after an event are…: I listen to a special playlist to get focused and pumped up.
Favorite all-time Christmas/holiday present: One year my iPod touch got stolen in about February. Then my parents surprised me with a new one on Christmas and I was so surprised that I cried. It was even more surprising because they hid it in a sneaker box filled with things I liked like Sims 3 and jewelry.
Languages spoken (other than English): Im currently learning ASL
If I didn't have to sleep, I would do this with my extra time…: Watch novellas to practice my Spanish
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would have a good chance at winning medal at…: Hands Down, Gold Medal in Competitive Eating
Pets I had growing up were: A guinea pig and currently dogs.
Favorite Halloween costume was: I dressed as a hamburger one year
The website I visit most often is…: Pinterest
If my life was a book, the title would be…: "It Seems Random but it Works So Well!"
My spirit animal is…: Panther or Wolf
Rutgers hits the road for matches at Michigan State on April 14 and Michigan on April 15.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (Rutgers Athletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers women's tennis, follow the program on Facebook (RutgersTennis), Twitter and Instagram (@RutgersTennis). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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