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Happy Division III Week, Meet Erin James

Happy Division III Week, Meet Erin James

CHICAGO--The Illinois Institute of Technology athletic department will be recognizing student-athletes on an individual basis as a part of NCAA Division III Week. The sixth installment is women's soccer junior Erin James. The Houston, Pennsylvania native finished the 2020 season with a pair of goals and seven assists for 11 points. 

FAVORITES​

Opponent: Dominican

Road Trip: When we went to Pittsburgh last season

Pro Athlete: Tobin Heath

Pro Team: U.S. Women's National Team

College Course: Architecture Studio

Pastimes: Napping, reading

Prized Possessions: My laptop

Book: IT

TV Show: New Girl

Actor: Emma Watson

Movie: The Breakfast Club

Singer/Group: Mac Miller

Food: French Fries

Restaurant: Flat top

Video Game: Mario Kart

Vacation Spot: Rehoboth Beach

Mobile App: Tik Tok

UP CLOSE

Why I Chose Illinois Tech: A great architecture program, a lot of things to do around campus, and playing soccer.

Strength: Hard working

Weakness: Procrastination

Game Day Ritual: Fruit snacks before warmups

Favorite Memory: Dinners downtown with my teammates.

Best Player I've Ever Faced: Karoline from CUW

Pet Peeve: Slow Walkers

Biggest Fear: Spiders

First Job: Retail

Person I'd Like to Meet: Betty White

What People Don't Know About Me: I have a twin brother.

Something I Never Leave Home Without: My phone

If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: Become a morning person

Plans After Illinois Tech: To become a licensed architect to work on renovating and restoring old buildings.