Lutmer spotlighted by the American Rivers Conference
Each week throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will feature one male and one female student-athlete. The spotlights will be posted every Thursday. Student-athletes are selected by their institution.
Quick Hits
Name: Molly Lutmer
Institution: Simpson College
Hometown (High School): Perry, Iowa (Perry)
Year: Senior
Sport: Women's Basketball
Major: Sport Administration & Economics
Minor: Finance
Why did you choose Simpson College?
I chose Simpson because of the winning culture, amazing teammates and coaches & supportive community
What do you most enjoy about competing at the Division III level in one of the best conferences in the country, the American Rivers Conference?
I enjoy the competition and how much great and skillful athletes are around the conference. It's always a pleasure getting to play great competition every game, but I also admire the sportsmanship that each conference team leads with.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Either scoring my 1000th point in high school or beating Luther at the last second last season
What is your favorite thing to do when not competing?
I enjoy either watching movies or hanging out with friends
What is your career ambition/goal?
My career goal is to either work as an athletic director or work in the front office of a WNBA team.
What is something not many people know about you?
I have broken the same bone is both of my feet (not at the same time though).
Encompassing everything with Division III athletics, what else are you involved with at Simpson College?
I am the President of Simpson's Sport Admin Club, a member of SAAC, and along with FCA.
When not competing, where can you be found?
Anywhere outdoors
What is your top bucket list item?
Go parasailing or bungee jumping.
Who is your most influential person in your life?
My parents
Flash round. What is your favorite…?
Restaurant? Chevy's Fresh Mex
Spot on campus? Kent
TV show? Friends
Movie? Hidden Figures
Holiday? Halloween
Food? Pasta
Song? Anything Post Malone
Sports team? Iowa Hawkeyes
Professional athlete? Jackie Young
Vacation spot? Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
