Barry University Athletics

LUCAS AT A GLANCE: Exemplifies a true Brazilian play style ... Shows great techinal ability ... Was highly recommend from a former All-American alumni.

FRESHMAN (2018): Played in 23 games and started in 21 games as the Buccaneers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship ... Had three goals and two assists for eight points during the season ... All three goals were first goals .. Connected on a free kick against #18 Nova Southeastern on Oct. 3  ... Scored the first goal off a 23-yard free kick against Lander in the NCAA Quarterfinal ... Scored his first career goal at Embry-Riddle on Sept. 29 ... Assisted Andreas Volk on the first goal of the season against Delta State on Aug. 30 ... Shot 27 times during the season, with 13 on goal ... Won the Mike Mikulin Award as the team’s most inspirational player ... Named to the Dean's List both semesters ... A member of the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB: Attended Colegio Objetivo ... Played for club Suzano ... Had a game winning assist that helped the club advance to the next round of their playoffs.

PERSONAL: Son of Ronald Russo and Debora Cengo ... Has a son Fernando ... Majoring in marketing.