- “I chose Virginia Wesleyan because it is a small, private institution that has everything that I could ask for in a college. I feel that I am part of something great."
- Selected VWC over the University of Delaware, University of Maryland, Eastern University, and Christopher Newport University
Junior (2016-17): Went 1-11 in singles play and 0-11 in doubles action… Spent time at No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 singles… Defeated the No. 6 of Sweet Briar in three sets on April 9… Appeared at the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles flights, pairing with three different partners.
Sophomore (2015-16): Appeared in three singles and five doubles matches on the season… Won five games against Penn State-Abington on March 9 in singles… Captured five games at No. 3 doubles against Hollins University on March 11.
Before VWC: Earned 12 varsity letters throughout her high school career... Received the Coaches' Award in 2013 and 2014... Named Most Valuable Defensive Player in soccer all four years... Recognized with the Athletic Scholar Award in 2013 and 2014... Distinguished High School Student for Athletic Leadership in 2014... Honor roll all four years... Distinguished High School Student for Academic Excellence in 2014... Served as an ambassador.
Personal: Daughter of Susie and Jeff Lanuza... Has a brother, Tony, and sister, Angela... Art minor.
Get to Know Francesca
- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
- Fan of comedian Robin Williams
- Favorites include movie "Step Brothers"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "quite interesting"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "that it gives me a bit more responsibility because I represent more than just myself"
- If you could spend one day with a famous person from any time period, who would it be and why?: "Any Kardashian, so I could "keep up" with them."
- People might be surprised to know this about me...: "I play the guitar, piano, and ukulele."
- It’s the year 2030 and I am doing this...: “I'm doing big things.”
