Ciana Riccardo

Position:
Back
Height:
5-6
Class:
Fifth Year
Hometown:
Downingtown, Pa.
High School:
Downingtown West

Majored in exercise and sport science on the sport administration track ... After graduating in May is now enrolled in the Master of Applied Professional Studies (MAPS) program ... First name is pronounced "see-AH-nuh" ... Older sister Romea also played for UNC, wrapping up her career in 2023 ... Plans to use her fifth year of eligibility to compete in 2024

2023: Played in 20 of 21 games in the backfield and midfield ... Finished the season with two assists, against Penn and Wake Forest

2022: As a junior, played in all 21 games for the NCAA Champions ... Registered two assists: one in the 6-1 home win over Syracuse and the second in the 3-0 NCAA Tournament semifinal against Penn State ... Her assist against PSU led to Erin Matson's gamewinner, in the 22nd minute of play

2021: As a sophomore, appeared in 14 games ... Her first career goal was the gamewinner in UNC's 1-0 victory at Wake Forest on Oct. 15 ... Recipient of the Dawson Family Most Improved Player Award

2020-21: As a true freshman, provided depth on the back line, appearing in seven games ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the NFHCA National Academic Squad

Before UNC: Graduate of Downingtown West High School ... Two-time district champion

More on Riccardo: Daughter of Jeff and Janet Riccardo ... Is one of eight siblings, with three brothers and four sisters ... Older sister Romea was her UNC teammate, and another older sister, Celina, played at Michigan State