Northwestern University Athletics

2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster

Carolina Lizzio
Jersey Number 32

Carolina Lizzio

  • Height:
    5-5
  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    New Canaan
  • Hometown:
    New Canaan, Conn.

2016: Appeared in six games dring her senior season ... Scored her first career goal against Michigan (4/7) ... Scored her second goal of the season in Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan.

2015: Appeared in three games during her junior campaign ... Saw action in back-to-back games at Michigan and Rutgers ... Also played in a 16-6 win over Ohio State in regular-season finale. 

2014: Played in four games in her sophomore season: wins over Marquette (Feb. 25), Michigan (March 11), Vanderbilt (April 10) and against USC at Wrigley Field.

2013: Played in six games during her freshman campaign, making her debut in 2013 season-opener vs. Massachusetts ... Saw time in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal win over Penn State.

High School: Helped New Canaan to a pair of state championships (2010 and 2012) and a top-20 national ranking in Lacrosse Magazine.

Personal: Born Carolina Lizzio in New York City ... Daughter of Joe and Valentina Lizzio ... Father was a member of the lacrosse team at Cornell, playing for Big Red teams that finished as the NCAA runner-up in back-to-back seasons ... Sister Veronica was a member of Cornell women's lacrosse team ... Majoring in Italian and International Studies.

Lacrosse - 'Cats Fall to North Carolina in National Championship Game
Sunday, May 25
Lacrosse - NCAA Semifinal Postgame Press Conference (5/23/25)
Saturday, May 24
Lacrosse - Comeback 'Cats Take Down Boston College, 12-11, Advance to National Title Game (5/23/25)
Saturday, May 24
Lacrosse - Maddy Taylor Breaks NCAA Goals Record in Quarterfinal Win (5/15/25)
Thursday, May 15