Georgina Franco

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
High School:
Patrick Henry H.S.
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.

CAREER HIGHS

Shots: 2 (10/9/21 vs Drake)
Shots on Goal: 1 (2x, Most Recent: 10/13/21 at Evansville)
Minutes: 110 (3x, Most Recent: 3/14/21 at Drake)

2021 SEASON

Started 13 matches, played in 13 matches ... accumulated fifth most minutes (1170) of the season ... played full 90 minute matches all season with regards to 100 minutes in double-overtime at North Alabama and 80 minutes at Valpo ... found three shots and two shots-on-goal as a defender.

2020-21 SEASON

Played and started in all nine matches ... ranks first for Salukis in 827 season minutes ... played career-high 110 minutes in all three double-overtime matches ... helped the Salukis to three shutouts.

2019 SEASON

Did not compete.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB

Led Patrick Henry in points as a junior and helped the team qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation tournament ... scored a goal and assisted on the other in Patrick Henry's first round CIF match against Grossmont ... also competed on the track and field team for three seasons ... qualified for the CIF meet in the 4x100 as a sophomore.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Charlan Tucker ... has two older brothers, George and Jollan ... born on Jan. 3, 2001 in West Covina, Calif.

WHY I CHOSE SIU

"SIU gives me an opportunity to grow as a person as well as continue my education. Athletically, I'm interesting in being on the inaugural women's soccer team at SIU and making history alongside my teammates."