The Journal, University of Illinois at Springfield Weekly Campus Newspaper

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November 11, 2009

Natalie Bertucci

Natalie Bertucci
Women’s Basketball


1.What has been one major adjustment you have made in the change
from high school to college?

Having to make my own meals and having to motivate myself to get my
work done.

2.What kinds of music/artists do you listen to get you ready for
games?

Anything that I can dance to. Rap songs are great too but only if I know the
words so that excludes a lot.

3.Where do you spend your time other than on a basketball court?

If I’m not with my friends I spend a lot of time in the library doing homework or at work.

4.When (age/moment) did you realize you loved playing basketball?

I’ve always loved playing basketball but I think I realized it the most after
high school when I decided not to play anymore. It was hard to sit through
the basketball games here my freshman year and I just realized how much
I wanted to be on the court.

5.Why do you like to play sports?

I think sports teach you a lot ab