Q&A with soccer senior Mariah Titus
7/17/2015 11:14:00 AM | Soccer
Each week leading up to the 2015 Sam Houston State soccer season, we'll spotlight one of 10 seniors. As a unit, the class has helped vault the Kats into a consistent competitor in the Southland Conference. Last season, the Kats posted their highest win total in league play at 8-2 and took second. With nine starters and 15 letter winners returning in 2015, SHSU seeks its first conference title in program history.
Today's interview features senior Mariah Titus. As a junior, the Bedford native made 16 starts and logged 1,447 minutes. Titus led the Bearkats with four assists on the season and scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute against Prairie View A&M.
Question: Who is your favorite soccer player?
Titus: My favorite soccer player is Pele.
Question: What is your favorite soccer memory?
Titus: My favorite soccer memory is when we were stuck in the locker room forever for an away game because our game was delayed due to weather and almost the whole team was playing catch phrase.
Question: Any favorite television show?
Titus: I don't really watch TV.
Question: If you could visit anywhere, where would it be?
Titus: I would love to visit Brazil.
Question: What is your favorite thing about Sam Houston State?
Titus: I like how small the classes are. Most of my classes average about 20 to 40 people as opposed to 150 students.
Question: If you didn't play soccer, what sport would you be playing?
Titus: I was a volleyball player.
Question: Any pregame superstitions?
Titus: I wear a cross necklace every day and before every game, I take it off before warmup and say a prayer.
Question: What music pumps you up to play?
Titus: Harder rock music
Question: What are your personal goals heading into the season?
Titus: I want to play to the best of my ability for my team. We've worked so hard as a group and this year I want to win a conference championship.
Question: What are your hobbies?
Titus: I love to read, write, and draw.
Question: What is your favorite food?
Titus: The steak burrito from Chipotle.
Question: What social media site do you use the most?
Titus: Facebook... that's all I have and barely know how to use it.
Question: What is your favorite holiday?
Titus: Christmas because I get to hand out everyone's presents and take the videos and pictures.
Question: In three words, how would you describe yourself?
Titus: Passionate, shy, determined
Question: What piece of advice would you give to younger players?
Titus: Enjoy it while you have it. The girls on your team are your family. You win together, you lose together and you live together. They are the best part of being on a college team they are your support system and best friends. They are your biggest fans always. Enjoy the time you have with them and make it last as long as you can.
