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36 "I am taking it one day at a time, especially not having games," she said. "I am going to practice every day and be the best player I can be so when the time comes to play, I will have that confidence and experience to be able to step up. "I am excited for this season. We have a good team, a good team dynamic and chemistry and a good group of core players. I think we can do well together to make an impact and carry on a legacy the seniors created for us." DiIanni says Rydberg's work ethic has her primed for a breakout. "Hailey is someone that is always working to get better," said DiIanni. "She is always working when practice isn't going on or there is a break. It's exciting to see someone who invests so much. She is invested into her experience in our program and has the mentality, maturity and understanding of what it takes to be a successful Big Ten athlete. "She has learned from the people before her and is embracing the pressure and stress that comes with being someone that has to be counted on." e opportunity that awaits Rydberg is motivating. She wants to keep moving the program forward. "I want to take these next two years and make as much of a difference as I can and be the best player I can be," said Rydberg. "Last year was a huge momentum shi for this program and the players in it. Because we did so well, it is motivation for us to want to uphold that standard that we created."