Virginia Lottery continues its series, Inside the Nest, with UMW Athletics. Today's feature is senior women's basketball player Ashley Martin!

Name: Ashley Martin

Sport: Basketball

Hometown: Centreville, Va

Major: Business Admin: Marketing

Favorite Class:

Digital Marketing

Favorite Professor:

Kashef Majid

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:

Being able to compete at a higher level against other talented players.

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:

Go to Texas Roadhouse with Karissa and Grace

Fun fact about me:

I have traveled to Italy for a school trip in high school and would definitely go back.

Favorite UMW memory:

Meeting one of my life long best friends, Karissa

What has playing at UMW meant to you:

It has meant a lot because it proved to me I can do whatever I put my mind to. The more I work the better I become.

Post-graduate plans:

Not sure yet

I would like to thank:

My family for always supporting me as well as my coaches for pushing me to be the best player I can be.

What is your favorite memory of competing as a student-athlete at UMW?

Becoming defensive player of the year