Welcome to Saturday Spotlight! Here, we dive deep into the lives of Ohio State student-athletes and learn more about their journeys to Columbus, their love of the Buckeye traditions and who they are as competitors and students.
Growing up in the Columbus area, Ohio State women's lacrosse midfielder Liza Hernandez was immersed into the Buckeye tradition from a very young age. A four-year starter and two-time All-American for New Albany High School, Hernandez helped carry the Eagles to a 2013 State Championship, and scored 253 goals in her high school career —including 83 as a senior.
Now a true freshman on the Scarlet and Gray roster, Hernandez leads the Buckeyes with 26 points (17 goals, nine assists) through six games this season including two goals and two assists in an 17-5 victory over Duquesne Friday afternoon.