Meet the Mystics - Victoria Strickland

Name: Victoria Strickland
Year of Eligibility: 5th
Home Town: St. John's, Newfoundland
Major: Biology/Psychology

How long have you been playing basketball?
14 years

Did you play any other sports growing up? 
No

Why did you come to the Mount?
I had friends here and I liked the team dynamic

What is the most memorable moment in your career so far?
Winning the ACAA championships in 2023 and 2025

How would you describe your time with the team so far?  
It has been really fun! Everyone is super nice, funny and supportive

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A doctor

What do you like to do for fun?
Hang out with my roommate Emma!

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chicken and rice

Do you have any hidden talents?
No

What's your favourite quote? 
“The harder you work, the luckier you get”

If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?
Frank Alvarez, Joe Santagato, Noah Kahan

What three people would you like to stranded on a deserted island with?
Emma Empringham, Lily Newberry and Menna McCabe

What’s your favourite post-game snack? 
Subway

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win gold in?
Napping

What’s your dream vacation destination?
Italy or Greece

What's one item you could never live without?
My Ipad

What’s a random fact you know? 
Bananas are technically berries, but strawberries aren’t

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Morning time – Zach Bryan

How do you balance school with sport? 
Doing everything with my friends/teammates to help keep each other accountable

Favourite food? Steak
Current favourite song? Do I Wanna Know? – Cover by Hozier
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? On a beach in Hawaii
Early bird of night owl? Early bird
Book or movie? Movie
Insta Reels or TikTok? TikTok
Cooking at home or eating out? Cooking at home