Hattie Messick

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-7
Prev School:
Saints Peter and Paul
Hometown:
Cambridge, Md.

2024 (Fr.)

Appeared in three games
Made Liberty debut in a 16-4 victory over Longwood (Feb. 17), recorded first career assist
Tallied two total assists
Registered an assist in an 18-11 win over Stetson on March 29
Awarded CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal

Prep

Graduate of Saints Peter and Paul
Totaled 165 goals, 89 assists and 254 points in four seasons in high school career (Played in just two games her freshman year due to COVID-19 Pandemic)
Tallied 56 goals, 21 assists and 77 points along with 23 ground balls and 10 draw controls in her senior year
Led team to back-to-back ESIAC titles in 2021, 2022
Three-time All-Conference first team for women’s lacrosse, named team MVP her junior and senior year
A multi-sport athlete, was a three-time All-Conference first team member for women’s basketball and was MVP her sophomore and senior year. Was a two-time women’s soccer All-Conference first team member and was MVP her senior year.
Played at the club level for Lady Blue Crabs Lacrosse

Personal

Daughter of Walter and Christianna Messick
Intends to major in sports marketing
Birthday is Aug. 12

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The campus and religious aspect of this university.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he always teaches me to do my best. He also served in the military and works hard. He is my hero.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the basketball championship my senior year.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear number 1 because I was always the smallest kid on my team so they would always give me that number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Yes, my brother who plays at Bellarmine University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Tacos, my mom’s tacos are the best. I have loved them since I was little.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I really enjoy drawing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Yes, I have two dogs, Roster and Liberty.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rob Gronkowski

What is your favorite possession and why?
My blanket because I have had it since before I was born.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Any Morgan Wallen song.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy because my mom loves it.