Lia Samuels

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-6
Class:
Junior
High School:
Notre Dame Academy
Hometown:
Staten Island, N.Y,
Prev School:
Widener
Major:
Sport Management

HONORS AND AWARDS

2022-23 MAC Academic Honor Roll

2024-25 SEASON

Joined the team mid-season as a walk-on after playing on the Delaware club team
Made her Delaware and D-I debut against William & Mary, knocking down her only shot attempt from beyond the arc

2023-24 SEASON AT WIDENER

Played in all 29 games for the Pride (no starts)
Averaged 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
Second on the team in steals per game.
Had a season-high five steals against Springfield in the NCAA Tournament First Round vs. Springfield (3/1).

2022-23 SEASON AT WIDENER

Appeared in 18 games with no starts
Second on the team in three-point percentage (28.2%)
Grabbed a career-high three steals vs. Hood (2/11)

Bio: Played basketball, soccer, and softball at Notre Dame Academy... Four-year starter and two-time captain in basketball in high school... Named soccer's most improved her first year and soccer's MVP her sophomore and senior year... Active in National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society... Daughter of Christine and Jody Samuels... Favorite athlete is Aaron Judge... Enjoys reading... Aspires to be a lawyer.