Mia Ward

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas
High School:
Somerset Academy Collegiate

CAREER NOTES: In her second season at Tulsa … Participated in two regattas for the Golden Hurricane.

2024-25: Raced in two regattas as a true freshman.

Was the runner-up in the 3v8+ during the Central Oklahoma Invitational.
Finished fourth in the 3v8+ at the Big 12 Championship.

PRIOR TO TULSA

Came to Tulsa no rowing experience. Joined the team as a walk-on.
Had four years of experience in basketball and track and two years in volleyball.

PERSONAL

Parents are Charles and Jackie.
Mother, Jackie, played volleyball for McMurry University.
Also related to UAB football player Torrey Ward II, Samford University football player Torrey Ward III and Carson Newman University football player DJ Taylor.
Before a regatta, she listens to a comedy set, then a podcast, and wraps up her routine with hype music.
Favorite class at TU is anatomy kinesiology with Greg Gardner.
Favorite local restaurant is Big Baby Rolls and Donuts.
Favorite movie is “Ocean’s 11.”
Favorite pro athlete is Olympic pole vaulter Katie Moon. Her husband, Hugo, is an assistant coach for Tulsa rowing.
Enjoys sewing, bookbinding, baking and reading.
An exercise and sports science major.