TicketsFeb. 6, 2006
Junior Karen Twehues is shooting her way into the Cincinnati record books. In less than three years, the native of Switzerland has made 112 three-pointers, ranking her in the top five in school history. In the Bearcats' 87-68 win over Georgetown on Jan. 25, Twehues scored 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting from behind the arc. The six threes tied a career high.
What made you choose Cincinnati?
"The coaches and because my parents live in Dayton, and I wanted to be close to them. I liked it. I feel comfortable with the people here. I wanted to play basketball here."
Do you notice any differences between playing here and in Switzerland?
"Yes. Here it's much more competitive. The level of play is higher. It's more physical and the defense is better. Those are probably the main differences"
How do you feel the team has done in the BIG EAST Conference so far?
"I think we've done all right. I think we could have done better. We lost to Providence. We could have won that game. We started off (against) the two best teams in the league (Rutgers, Connecticut). We played with them. I think we're a team in progress, we're getting better all the time."
You're fourth on UC's career list for most 3-point shots made. How important is that to you?
"It's a pretty good honor, I think, but I didn't know. I just go in and play and care about our team. I'm just going to do the best that I can do with whatever comes."
What part of your game do you take the most pride in?
"My shot."
What have been some of the highlights of your career?
"The fact that I got a scholarship to come here, especially coming from overseas. That was a really big thing for me to come over here."
Who has been a major influence on you?
"My parents. My dad was my coach. I think to come here was because of him. Now that I'm here, the coaches, Coach Laurie. I really grew a lot from this experience."
What are your plans for after graduation?
"I always wanted to play professionally. That's my dream. After that, I don't know. I want to go back (to Switzerland), but I don't know what I want to do. I know basketball will still be my life even if I don't play. Maybe I'll coach."