Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the fall semester we'll be bringing you "Mav Spotlight" profiles of current Mercy student-athletes as we learn more about our athletes outside of their sport. Today we feature field hockey sophomore Lily Sherry.

Quick Bio

Sherry, a Brick, New Jersey native, is in her sophomore year at Mercy, where she majors in Nursing. The sophomore appeared in 16 games as a freshman making 15 starts and scored the game-winning goal in the victory over Pace on September 17, 2019.  

Getting to Know Lily

Q: Who or what inspired you to play sports?

A: My siblings

Q: What is your favorite sport memory at Mercy College?

A: My first goal against Pace University

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment on or off the field?

A: I got on the Dean's List

Q: Do you have any pregame superstitions?

A: No

Q: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

A: Ice Cream… Does that count as a meal? Lol

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?

A: My superpower would be to talk to the deceased so I could talk to my Gram

Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?

A: The Notebook

Q: What is your major and what do you want to do with it?

A: Nursing, I would like to graduate with my BSN and work in a hospital

Q: What do you hope to do when your playing days are over?

A: Stay in shape

Q: What is your favorite social media app?

A: VSCO

Q: What is your favorite hobby?

A: Working out

Q: Who is your favorite athlete?

A: My older brother Dean (he wrestled at Rider University)

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: New York Giants

Q: Who are your favorite musicians?

A: Luke Combs

Q: Who is the teammate you are closest with and what do enjoy doing together?

A: Alyssa, Katie, Taylor and Christy (all sophomores) adventuring into town

Q: What is your favorite meal from the café?

A: Grilled chicken sandwich with cauliflower