TISHOMINGO, Okla. - Each week during the 2024-25 academic year, the Murray State College Athletic Department highlights a student-athlete for a Q&A "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Segment. This week's Student-Athlete Spotlight features the team of Hunter Miller and Axel Pierce who won the Aggies' season opener at Keystone Lake.
 
Hunter Miller
Hometown:  Marlow, Oklahoma 
Academic Year:  Freshman
Sport:  Bass Fishing
Major:  Arts and Science
 
What have you enjoyed most about Murray State so far?
Meeting New People
 
What are you most looking forward to this season?
"I hope to continue to do well in the tournaments."
 
What is your favorite…
Movie/TV Show:  Where the Red Fern Grows
Holiday:  Christmas
Food:  Steak
Music/Group/Artist:  Country Music
Sports Teams:  OU
Hobbies:  Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting
 
What is your dream…
Vacation:  Mount Everest
Job:  Occupational Safety
 
One word that describes…
Your Team:  Supportive
You:  Hardworking
 
What are your greatest sports moments?
Winning State
 
What are Three Things on your Bucket List?
"Win Nationals in shooting and fishing, get my degree, and shoot an elk this year."
 
What three people would you like to have dinner with, dead or alive?
Donald Trump, Kevin Hart, and Hank Williams
 
Special Talent: "I can spin in circles on my head."
Pre-Game Superstitions/Rituals: Listen to Music

Axel Pierce
Hometown:  Marietta, Oklahoma 
Academic Year:  Freshman
Sport:  Bass Fishing
Major:  Business
 
Are you involved in any other clubs/organizations on campus?
Niche and Aggies Abroad
 
What have you enjoyed most about Murray State so far?
"My favorite part about Murray State is the fishing team. We all help each other and keep each other accountable."
 
What are you most looking forward to this season?
"I am mostly looking forward to traveling the country and fishing new lakes with my team."
 
What is your favorite…
Movie/TV Show:  Friends
Holiday:  Christmas
Food:  Sushi
Music/Group/Artist:  Treaty Oak Revival
Sports Teams:  OU
Hobbies:  Fishing, Spending Time Outdoors, Spending Time with Family and Friends, and Going to Chruch
 
What is your dream…
Vacation:  Israel
Job:  Have a Job Fishing on the Water
 
One word that describes…
Your Team:  Brothers
You:  Reliable
 
What are your greatest sports moments?
"My greatest sports moment would be landing a four-pounder on the morning of Day 2 at Keystone Lake."
 
What are Three Things on your Bucket List?
Catch a marlin, learn how to surf, and visit Israel
 
What three people would you like to have dinner with, dead or alive?
Donald Trump, Drew Gill, and Elon Musk
 
Pre-Game Superstitions/Rituals: "I have to get a Red Bull and powdered donuts for breakfast to start the day off right."
 
The Murray State College bass fishing team returns to the water Oct. 12-13 for the Collegiate Bass Tournament at Lake Dardanelle.


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