"She is organized and takes a lot of pride in everything," said Griesbaum. "She despises losing, despises
getting a B on anything. She represents our program
top-notch in every aspect we could ask for.
"She is an amazing student and is an awesome, reliable
person."
It took a leap of faith for Stribos to become a Hawkeye
and attend the University of Iowa, but the experience
has made her prepared for whatever lies ahead.
"Besides having a great family of friends and coaches
here, (being a student-athlete at Iowa) teaches you
about life too, besides just the sport," said Stribos, who
is set to graduate in May with a degree in finance and
management. "After four years, it changes you in a
good way and you're stronger as a person. It makes you
ready for what is next."
The Hawkeyes open Big Ten Conference play Friday at
Northwestern. Game time is 2 p.m. (CT) in Evanston,
Ill.
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