Throughout the 2018-19 season, the Saint Joseph's women's basketball program will spotlight one of its student-athletes. This week, Hawk fans can get to know more about newcomer Elizabeth Marsicano.
Name: Elizabeth Marsicano
Nickname: Lovin
Hometown: Manasquan, N.J.
High School: St. Rose
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Major: Business
Favorite Movie: "Surfs Up"
Favorite Book: "The Maze Runner"
Favorite Song: "Next to you" by Chris Brown
Favorite Artist: Shawn Mendes
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Candy: Milky Way
Favorite Disney Movie: The Lion King
Favorite place to eat in Philadelphia: Porta
What do you like most about Philadelphia: Boathouse Row when it is lit up
Favorite thing about Philadelphia: Made in America
Who is your hero: My dad
Who is your role model: My mom, because she inspires me to do good every day
Who do you look up to: My three older siblings
Favorite professional athlete: Larry Bird
Favorite sports memory: When my high school team won states
Interesting facts about you: I'm allergic to peanuts
Best talent other than basketball: I can play the ukulele
Favorite thing to do other than basketball: Paint
Netflix show that you binge watch: The Office
Best concert you have ever been to: One Direction
What super power would you want: Teleport
One fun fact about you: I like to surf
If you were an animal what would you be: A bird so I can fly
What three courses would make your perfect meal: Appetizer - Calamari; Entree - Penne a la vodka with chicken; Dessert- Zeppolis
What is your dream vacation destination: Fiji
Coolest place you have ever visited: St. John's
Best birthday gift you have ever received: A pet lizard
When did you start playing basketball: Fourth grade
Who are your biggest influences to play: My sisters
What is your pregame hype song: "Countdown" by Beyoncé
Do you have any pregame superstitions: Fist bump my dad before every game
What are your career goals: Win a championship
Life Goal: Stay healthy and active
Dream Job: Interior designer
What made you choose SJU: The atmosphere and the close distance from home
What does it mean to be a Hawk: It means that you're a good person because all good people come out of SJU
What is your favorite thing about being a Hawk: Saying “The Hawk Will Never Die!”
What are your favorite things about SJU: My friends and teammates, McShain, Barbelin Hall's tower
Favorite place on Hawk Hill: Women's basketball lockerroom
Favorite class that you are taking: Management
If I could play another sport in college I would play: Lacrosse
If I could travel back in time I would go to: The 1970's
Who is one historic figure you would like to meet: Amelia Earhart