Samantha Brescia

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-5
High School:
Farmingdale HS
Hometown:
Farmingdale, N.Y.

As a Junior in 2017: Game-By-Game Statistics

As a Sophomore in 2016: Game-By-Game Statistics
Played in 11 games with three groundballs and a caused turnover ... First career appearance was against New Hampshire (2/20) where she recorded a groundball ... Had a groundball and a caused turnover in a road win over Saint Joseph's (4/1).

As a freshman in 2015: Game-By-Game Statistics
Played in eight games as a true freshman ... Saw her first collegiate action in 18-4 win over UMass Lowell (2/14) ... Posted a draw control in win at Saint Joseph's (4/17).

Before UMass: A four-year letterwinner under coaches Tracy Wiener and Shari Campbell at Farmingdale High School ... Had a highly decorated senior season where she earned Long Island All-America honors, MSG Varsity All-Metro Honorable Mention honors, Newsday All-Long Island Second Team honors and was listed among the Inside Lacrosse Top 10 Young Guns Senior Rankings ... In 2013, was named to the Under Armour Underclass All-America squad and was an Under Armour All-Tournament Team selection ... Named a 2011 and 2012 Brine National All-Star and was listed among the Elite 120 in 2012 ... As a senior in 2014, was an All-American, an All-County selection, and served as team captain ... Also earned all-county honors as a sophomore and junior ... Four-time County Champions and conference champions ... As a junior in 2013, also led team to the New York State Championship and the Long Island Championship ... Recorded 18 caused turnovers, 42 groundballs, 26 draw controls, four goals and two assists as a senior ... For her career, had 126 groundballs, 63 caused turnovers, 41 draw controls, two goals and eight assists ... Was a four-year scholar-athlete highlighted by Academic All-America accolades as a senior ... Also a four-year letterwinner on the soccer team where she earned all-conference honors and a three-year letterwinner on the basketball team ... Played six years of club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets Blue team and won the 2011 Under-15 Championship Tournament in Orlando, Fla.

Personal: Full name is Samantha Brescia ... Daughter of Anthony and Barbara ... Has one brother, Carl ... Majoring in hospitality and tourism management and sport management.

GET TO KNOW SAM BRESCIA
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to listen to music, outdoor activities and hang out with family and friends

Q: What is your favorite activity to do in the summertime?
A: Going to the beach

Q: What is your favorite thing about UMass lacrosse?
A: My favorite thing about UMass lacrosse is the 2nd family you have instantly

Q: What do you want to pursue when you graduate college? A: After I graduate college I might pursue grad school

Q: Which one of your teammates is most likely to be on the Bachelor?
A: Emily Jefferies

Q: Who is the best dancer on the team?
A: Ashley Faulhaber

Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
A: Invisibility

Q: Do you have any superstitions or rituals on game days?
A: Listening to music

Q: Who is your role model in life?
A: My parents

Q: Which one of your teammates is the most addicted to social media?
A: One of the freshman (Brooke, Steph, Emma)

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: Game of Thrones

Q: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: On most days it would be Chipotle

Q: Do you have a motto you like to live by?
A: Enjoy the little things

Q: If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
A: Julia to be like the one and only Julia Perry aka the GOAT

Q: Which professional sports team is your favorite?
A: Carolina Panthers

Q: What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?A: Venice Beach, California

Q: Any interesting/fun facts about your teammates?
A: Kasey Keane has a severe Netflix addiction