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2003 Update:
• Man-down defense specialist has played in all 16 games, saw more even-man time over last three regular-season games.
• Made Maryland's speech at NCAA Tournament banquet.
• Continued solid play with two forced turnovers at N. Dame (5/3).
• Career game vs. Georgetown (4/28), with 3 GBs and 2 CTs.
• Made first career start on close defense on Senior Night vs. UMBC (4/25), grabbed one groundball.
• Grabbed one groundball and caused one TO vs. Duke (3/2).
On Luciano: Senior defender who saw increased playing time as a junior … will see playing time as the fourth/fifth defenseman along with Dave Wagner … garnered action as a face-off wingman on different occasions during the season … has good stick skills … a smart and savvy player according to Dave Cottle … follows in line of impressive defensive players from Mountain Lakes to play for the Terps (Jeff Shirk and Jason Carrier) … has built confidence as collegiate career has moved along.
As a junior (2002): Played in 10 games as a reserve defenseman … saw time as a face-off wing man … grabbed two groundballs at Bucknell (3/12) … scooped three groundballs vs. Delaware (3/16) … posted first career point as he assisted a Nate Watkins' goal at UMBC (5/4).
As a sophomore (2001): Saw action in seven games on defense … played against Air Force (2/24), Duke (3/4) … grabbed a groundball at Delaware (3/17) … saw time vs. North Carolina (3/24) and Bucknell (3/27) … scooped groundballs at Mount St. Mary's (4/25) and vs. UMBC (5/5).
As a freshman (2000): Played in three games as a reserve defenseman … made college debut against Mount St. Mary's (2/27) … also played against Delaware (3/15) and UMBC (5/6).
Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse and football at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, N.J. … team compiled a 72-9 record under the direction of Tim Flynn during his four years … New Jersey State Defenseman of the Year as a senior ... All-American and team captain as a senior … named all-state, all-division, all-area during his career … won gold medal in Garden State Games … was a Gil Gibbs All-Star … all-conference in football.
Personal: Frank Luciano … born Sept. 20, 1981 in Lake Hopatcong, N.J. … son of Pamela and Frank Luciano … brother of Michelle (19) and Gina (13) … majoring in technological marketing.
Career Statistics
Year GP/GS G A Pts. Shots EMG GWG GB Pen
2000 3/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0:00
2001 7/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1/0:30
2002 10/0 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 0/0:00
2003 16/0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 2/2:00
Totals 36/0 0 1 1 1 0 0 19 3/2:30
Career Highs
Assists: 1 at UMBC (5/4/02) • Points: 1 at UMBC (5/4/02)
