Andrea Hernangómez
Women's Basketball
Marketing
Madrid, Spain

There is no other way to show our appreciation to the people that helped us to make this dream become reality than saying how thankful we are. It is incredible to have the opportunity to enjoy this Fairfield experience as much as we are doing right now. We are blessed with good people around us so thank you for the help. Can't wait to start the season and give back a lot of wins in return!
 
What do you look forward to most about playing in Leo D. Mahoney Arena?
I can't wait to play. I am so excited to play in this new Arena. We have been waiting for so long and cannot wait to see what this brings to our Fairfield community. Playing on campus always brings more people together, and again, I can't wait to have everyone gathering to support each other and have a good time.
 
What do you most enjoy about being a member of Fairfield Women's Basketball?
I will always say that what I most enjoy about being a member of a team is becoming a member of a new family. Some of us, on the Fairfield women's basketball team, have been playing together for couple of years and we always thought about each other like family. We welcome our new teammates to a family, not just a team. We are here to help each other and to have fun while doing so. I just enjoy having someone that I know is going to be there for me as much as I will be for them.
 
What is your favorite Fairfield memory?
My favorite memory was winning the MAAC last year. We were so happy that all the work we put into it helped us to achieve our team goals. We wanted it, we worked for it, we played together and we got it. Last year was one of my best years at Fairfield for sure!
 
How has your experience at Fairfield University influenced my life and perspective?
I can say that I am not the same person that I was when I first arrived at Fairfield. My Fairfield experience helped me become a better person. The life that Fairfield gives students is a great one if we make the most of every opportunity available to us. People here made me learn, mature, and grow and I will always be thankful for the life that Fairfield has given me.
 
What are you plans after graduation?   
I want to keep playing basketball until my legs say, "no more," and will stop when is the right time. Although, the right time is not close yet! Once basketball is over for me, I will put into action everything I learned at Fairfield as a marketing major and sports management minor.