Player Profile: Michael ReillyPlayer Profile: Michael Reilly

Player Profile: Michael Reilly

March 5, 2014

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 31 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature junior Michael Reilly (Raleigh, N.C.). Reilly is 2-2 in singles this spring and 10-6 overall. He is also 7-2 this spring in doubles. He and Chris Young (Melbourne, Australia) have won five straight matches. The Nittany Lions travel to Princeton this Saturday to take on the Tigers. The match begins at 11 a.m.

Name: Michael Reilly

Year: Junior

Major: Economics

Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.

Favorite place to go in your hometown: Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Games

Siblings: 3 beautiful sisters

Why did you come to Penn State? The tradition of Penn State athletics combined with great academics is why I chose to transfer to Penn State.

What are your plans after you graduate? I want to start my own business

How long have you been playing tennis? I've played tennis since I was 12

Nicknames: Riles and the DAWG

Pregame rituals/superstitions: Listen to reggae music

Hobbies: Surfing and Guitar

Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: I am a close to scratch golfer

Favorite place to eat on campus: south dining hall

Favorite place to eat off campus: Rey's Azteca

Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad

Favorite Cartoon Character: Homer Simpson

Favorite Movie: The Legend of Bagger Vance

Favorite Actor and Actress: Paul Rudd and Megan Fox

Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Golf

Favorite team: Carolina Hurricanes

Favorite non-tennis athlete: Johnny Manziel

Who is the funniest person on the team? Jeff Zinn

What song do you listen to most? Ooh Kill Em by Meek Mill

If you were a rapper, what would your name be? Tread Lightly

How do you pass time on road trips? SnapChat

What are you most looking forward to this season? Playing in the NCAA Tournament