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WLAX Freshman Class Spotlight: Elizabeth Fucigna
3/10/2016 3:30:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's lacrosse head coach Kerstin Kimel and the Blue Devil staff welcomed the addition of 12 freshmen to the program for the 2016 campaign. Defender Elizabeth Fucigna joined the program from Darien, Conn.
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Elizabeth Fucigna
Defense l Darien, Conn. l Darien
Prior to Duke: Fucigna completed her prep career at Darien High School in Connecticut, where she was a first team all-state and all-conference pick as a senior. She helped the team capture the state and conference championships her final season, earning team MVP recognition. Also a standout on the soccer field and the track, Fucigna was a US Lacrosse Academic All-American as well.
What is your favorite lacrosse memory?
EF: Winning states and FCIACs and team MVP senior year.
When did you start playing lacrosse?
EF: I started playing lacrosse when I was in third grade because my sister loved it. I watched her games and thought all the girls looked so cool when they were playing. When I played sports, I just loved to run around and play my heart out. I was very passionate on the field and, if we lost, I would be very upset.
Who has had the biggest impact on your life?
EF: Definitely my family. My parents have always been examples of hardworking people who were able to balance work and family. I also admire my siblings. My brother was part of an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) group throughout high school and in pressure situations he is always very calm and focused. I have always looked up to my sister in sports and really admire her ability to have so much success as a student athlete.
Why did you choose Duke?
EF: I wanted to go to a school with a great balance between strong athletics and challenging academics. I was drawn to the South because of the weather and all the extended family I have that lives down here and my family legacy with Duke.
What are your goals for your collegiate career?
EF: To work really hard and earn a starting spot and help the team win their first national championship.
Quick Hitters:
Favorite athlete: Stephen Curry
Hobbies: Painting, hanging out with my friends, reading
Favorite movie: Pride & Prejudice
If you were to play another sport, what would it be? Probably soccer
Hidden talent: I am very good at catching fish on the shore in North Carolina
Best advice you've received: Inch by inch it's a cinch, yard by yard it gets hard
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully in a job that never feels like a job, maybe with a family
To be a part of the Duke women's lacrosse program is … to be part of a driven group of individuals who play together as one focused group on the field.
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