Pioneers Beyond the Numbers: Lisa Karau

Pioneer softball's junior middle infielder Lisa Karau has been one of the most consistent players in head coach Lee Negrelli's lineup.

Karau has started all 36 games for the Pioneers, and leads the team in runs scored (35), RBIs (35), walks drawn (18), total bases (78) and slugging percentage (.661).

Karau is also second on the team in batting average (.432) and home runs (seven).

Full name: Lisa Karau

Year and Major: Junior, Physical Education

Family members: Brian and Cindy Karau, and one brother Jesse Karau (18)
 
Campus activities (outside of softball): Watching movies with friends. Grilling out and playing Bags.
 
 Favorites
      Athlete: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun   
      Movie: "Bridesmaids" and "Pitch Perfect"
      TV show: SpongeBob Squarepants
      Sports team: Milwaukee Brewers / UW-Madison Badgers
      Food: Mexican
      Band/Artist: Carrie Underwood
      Place on campus: Pioneer Activity Center
      Vacation spot: Canada fishing
      Sport besides softball: Basketball and volleyball
      Superhero: Batman
      Hobby: Fishing/ hunting and just being in the outdoors

What are three words to describe you?

Fun, Energetic, and Crazy

What's been your proudest moment thus far in your softball career?

I haven't had a proudest moment yet, but anytime I can lead off the inning with a big hit that always seems to get everyone else hitting.

Do you have a quote that you live by or a saying you like to emulate?

"The game doesn't know." This saying/quote was brought to us by (head) coach (Lee Negrelli) this year and I think it says a lot. When two teams show up on game day, the game doesn't know who's going to win.  It's the team's responsibility to step up and show the game who's going to win.

What do you want to do with your degree in PE?

I hope to teach elementary physical education. I love the energy kids bring when they come to class.

What's something you've learned about yourself while you've been in college?

Something I have learned was time management. I know I had to do it in high school, but in college it's so much more work. You have to do everything by yourself. Find time to eat, t sleep and do homework.

What's something most people don't know about you, but should?

I love to go fishing and hunting. My biggest fish was a 48-inch muskie and I shot a bear when I was 12 years old.