Each week during the spring, umterps.com will profile a different member of the Maryland women's soccer team leading up to the 2020 season. This week we'll get to know redshirt senior Niven Hegeman, who is back for her final season with the Terps after suffering a season-ending injury this past August. With 27 career starts to her name, Hegeman's veteran presence in the defensive third will be major strength for Maryland in the year ahead.

What was your favorite moment from last season?

Making the Big Ten tournament for the first time in program history

What are your goals for next season?

To make the NCAA tournament

What attracted you to the University of Maryland?

The amazing athletic facilities, outstanding academics, and PRIDE the school has. Also being a Maryland native, I was attracted to representing my state

If you could play another sport at Maryland what would it be?

Volleyball because I have always enjoyed playing volleyball when growing up

What is your favorite memory from playing soccer? 

My favorite memory is beating Rutgers at Rutgers this past season

Favorite class you've taken at Maryland so far?

Social Psychology

Are you a good cook, what's your favorite thing to make?

Yes, I like to cook steak with mac-n-cheese, broccoli and rice

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

My competitiveness, along with my creativity.

What is the best vacation you have ever been on?

Going to Breckenridge, Colorado for my oldest sister's wedding.

If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?

Food

Favorite TV Show: Vampire Diaries

Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction

Favorite Food: Chicken

Favorite Dessert: Cookies n cream ice cream

Favorite Singer/Musical Act: Queen or Chance the Rapper

Go-to pregame pump up song: "Yeah!" by Usher

Favorite Restaurant: In-N-Out

Favorite Book: This is Where is Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Place to Shop: Urban Outfitters

Favorite Sport Besides Soccer: Basketball