Interview Conducted by Athletic Communications Intern Nevaeh Wall

Royal Reflection shines a light on the senior student-athletes who embody what it means to be a Royal. In this edition, we feature Mia Dinnocenzio of the women's lacrosse team as she reflects on the moments that defined her time at The University of Scranton. 

Favorite Scranton Memory?

• Winning the Landmark for the first time in program history my freshman year.

One lesson Scranton athletics taught you.

•  Every day is an opportunity! 

Pregame or pre-competition ritual you will miss the most?

• Dance parties in the locker room.

Teammate who made the biggest impact on you?

• Caroline Miller, a senior my freshman year. She was the most caring and hard-working person I have met.

Best advice you've received during your career?

•  I am doing what I love with the people that I love. 

What does be a Royal mean to you?

• Being a Royal means working hard alongside my teammates to excel while building friendships that will last forever.

What are you most proud of from your time at Scranton?

• Since I am still currently playing, I think I am going to have to wait and see. 

What's next after graduation?

• I am going to be pursuing my master's in occupational therapy here at Scranton.

What surprised you most about yourself this past season?

• Being present in the moment. 

How do you hope to be remembered by your coaches and your teammates?

•  I hope to be remembered as great friend on and off the field.