Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics

Competing in basketball has allowed me to make great friends/teammates along the way...

Meet the Bishops:  Get to know a little about Claire Sterling of the Ohio Wesleyan women's basketball team.

Name:  Claire Sterling

Class year:  Senior

Major:  Early childhood education

How/Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
It is a beautiful and small campus with great people.

How/Why did you choose your major?
I had a teacher who really took the time to have an interest in all of her students and tried to help every student. I want to make that change in a student's life because everyone has the opportunity to learn.

Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
I wanted to continue my career in basketball and competing in basketball has allowed me to make great friends/teammates along the way.

What is your favorite memory on an Ohio Wesleyan team?
The best memories with my team have always been during winter break. We spend so much time getting to know each other and just having fun playing basketball.

What are your plans after graduation?
To teach in the Columbus area and get a master's degree in psychology.

What are your three favorite movies?
Napoleon Dynamite, The Notebook and the Harry Potter series.


by Madison Bridger '21