UNC Wilmington Athletics

2021 Season: Appeared in nine games as a reserve during sophomore season ... played season-high 51 minutes at High Point on Aug. 26. 

2020-21 Season: Opted out of season due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

2019 Season: Played in seven games as a reserve during freshman season ... recorded an assist against Middle Tennessee ... attempted one shot at VCU on Sept. 1 ... played season-high 39 minutes at Wake Forest on Sept. 8 ... recipient of CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for fall and spring semesters. 

At Wakefield High School: Three-time all-conference and all-region performer at Wakefield High School ... earned all-state recognition as a senior ... tallied 35 goals with 26 assists in scholastic career, including 10 goals with seven assists as a senior ... scored 14 goals with six assists as a junior ... contributed six goals with five assists in 2017 ... opened scholastic career with 12 goals and six assists, including game-winning goal in overtime at State Cup semifinal and the game-winning penalty kick in the State Cup championship ... started every game for NCFC ECNL during 2018-19 campaign and scored five goals with six assists. 

Personal: Full Name: Samantha Jade Francis ... born in Raleigh, N.C. ... daughter of Karen and Jeff Francis ... majoring in Business Administration.