SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Emily Sumner has had success on the links despite suffering from a rare lung disease. The junior brought home First Team All-West Coast Conference honors as a sophomore when she posted five top 10 finishes in 10 events. For her career, she has a 75.00 scoring average and eight top 20 finishes in 17 events.
Get to know Sumner in a student-athlete spotlight.
Hometown
Santa Ana, Calif.
Major
Bioengineering
Why SCU?
For the academics, athletics and family atmosphere.
Favorite Bronco memory?
It's hard to pick just one. I love all the small, funny moments I have with my teammates and friends.
Favorite SCU class?
Immunology. It was super interesting and informative given what's happening right now with Coronavirus.
Biggest inspiration?
My family.
Two truths and a lie.*
I've pet a zebra.
I don't like the beach.
I got sick after eating too many wild blackberries in one sitting.
First celebrity crush?
Harry Potter.
Favorite meal?
Steak and mashed potatoes with a glass of milk.
Hobbies outside of sports?
Spending time outdoors with family.
"I don't like the beach" is the lie.*
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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Emily Sumner
Posted: Jun 04, 2020
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