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Getting to Know Sophomore Quin Cullen
11/18/2014 11:19:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's lacrosse head coach Kerstin Kimel welcomed the addition of 10 players to the Blue Devil program this fall, with nine freshmen and one transfer student joining the squad for the 2015 campaign.
Check back to GoDuke.com throughout the coming months for profiles on each of the incoming Blue Devils, and be sure to follow the team all year on Twitter and Facebook.
Quinlan Cullen
Defense l Chapel Hill, N.C. l East Chapel Hill
Prior to Duke: Cullen transferred to Duke from Vanderbilt after completing her prep career at East Chapel Hill High School in nearby Chapel Hill, N.C. She was a two-time all-conference selection while guiding East Chapel Hill to the state title and a No. 1 ranking as a senior. The defender also totaled 118 ground balls, 65 caused turnovers and 23 goals during her prep career and ranked second in the state in draw control percentage as a junior (.714).
What is your favorite lacrosse memory?
QC: Winning the NCHSAA state championship my senior year. We came so close my sophomore and junior seasons but fell short, and it felt amazing to finally accomplish our goal.
When did you start playing lacrosse?
QC: I started playing in fifth grade. My mom had to bribe me to go to my first practice. I was reluctant to try a new sport because I was very invested in soccer and hockey, but I fell in love instantly.
Why did you choose Duke?
QC: My father attended Duke, and it was apparent to me even at a young age how much he loved it. Duke has always had a special place in my heart, but it took me a long time to realize how truly amazing it is. There's nowhere else that such incredible academic, athletic and social cultures not only exist together but enhance one another. The university has always been a part of my family's identity, and I'm thrilled that it's now a part of my individual identity as well.
What are your goals for your collegiate career?
QC: To become the best player and person I can be and to help my teammates do the same.
Who has had the biggest impact on your life?
QC: My mom is absolutely amazing. She's the strongest person I know and she's the person I want to grow up to become. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her guidance and example.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite athlete: Phil Esposito
Hobbies: Hiking, skating, skiing
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad
Favorite book: Catcher in the Rye
Favorite musician: Sergei Rachmaninoff/Kesha
What do you plan to major in? Economics
If you were to play another sport, what would it be? Ice hockey
Hidden talent: I was a competitive classical pianist in high school.
Best advice you've received: “It's okay to fail. Everyone fails sometimes. What matters is what you do with that failure.”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working on Wall Street
To be a part of the Duke women's lacrosse program is … a family affair. I'm excited to continue my dad's legacy by donning Duke blue in Koskinen Stadium, and I'm even more excited to do it alongside my 34 new sisters.
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