Junior-to-be Samantha Fazio is transferring from Georgia to Arizona State after two years with the Bulldogs. She is a native of Scottsdale, Arizona, and is returning home.
Fazio discussed her decision to transfer with us, citing family as a primary reason.
“The past two years at UGA were unforgettable. I cannot stress enough what an amazing experience it was to be apart of the Bulldog family. I felt that attending ASU would allow me to be closer to family, as well as be apart of another amazing program. Looking to the future, I’m hoping to take what I’ve learned and contribute all I can to my new team. Go Devils!”
In high school Fazio earned All-America status in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 back. She had a pair of runner-up finishes at the 2013 Arizona State Championships in the 50 free and 100 back, and was 2nd and 3rd in the same events in 2014.
She qualified for the SEC Championships during her freshman year with the Bulldogs, placing 38th in the 100 back and 40th in the 50 free.
Her SCY best times are as follows, with her fastest since entering college in September of 2015 in parentheses where applicable.
- 50 free – 22.67 (23.24)
- 100 free – 49.69 (51.13)
- 200 free – 1:53.31
- 100 back – 55.72 (57.07)
Fanzio is a good depth addition for an up-and-coming ASU women’s team. A return to her pre-college form would put her in position to chip in some points at Pac-12s in the 50 and 100 free, and potentially place her on the sprint relays.
The hardest working swimmer I know. Beyond proud of you Fazio
The stats for Fazio need to be updated, she was state champ in the 50, 2015….
When it rains, it pours, in Arizona.
This is a case of a young woman transferring back in-state to ASU. Your comment comes across as seeming to bash UA.
I was overly vague – caught up in my spin on words. It wasn’t to bash any program, only to say there’s been a lot more movement than in typical years… when it rains, it pours.
Fazio and Toris two of our states brightest who couldn’t shine as hard in college
Fazio had shoulder issues. she’s on the mend and back in the water from what I hear… will be fun to watch…
What does “shine hard” mean? I don’t think hard can be used to quantify or describe the level or magnitude of how much something shines.