Michael Lugiano

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-10
Weight:
180
Hometown:
Jackson Township, Pa.

2024-25 (Fr.):

CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
2025 Conference USA All-Freshman selection
Season stroke average: 73.00
Fall stroke average: 72.50
Spring stroke average: 73.14
Played 10 of 27 rounds at par or better (37.0 percent)
Recorded three sub-70 rounds
83.3 percent of his rounds were counting scores for the team
Finished the season with 90 birdies and two eagles
Led the Flames with 109 pars
Ranked second on the team with 90 birdies
Claimed individual medalist honors at the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate with a winning score of 9-under par 207 (67-70-70)
Named Conference USA Men’s Golfer of the Week following the victory at the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate
Tied for 22^nd place at the Mason Rudolph Championship with a 1-under par 212 (69-70-73)
Tied for 16^th during stroke play at the CUSA Men’s Golf Championships with an even par 216 (70-73-73)
Posted a 2&1 semifinal win over Alexandre Godin of UTEP in the match play portion of the CUSA Men’s Golf Championship

Prep/Amateur:

Graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in Lehman, Pa.
AJGA ranking: No. 19 (Class of 2024)
Golf Week Magazine: No. 22 (Class of 2024)
Finished second at the PIAA District 2 Championship and 15^th at the PIAA State Individual Championship as a freshman
Faldo Series US Grand Final champion as a freshman
Faldo Series European Grand Final champion as a sophomore
PIAA District 2 champion as a sophomore and qualified for the PIAA Individual State Championship
Tom Tryba Tournament champion as a sophomore and junior, including a 66 during his sophomore season
Posted a second-place finish at the AGA Championship as a sophomore
Also claimed the Huntsville Golf Club Junior Club Championship as a sophomore
AJGA Dana Incorporated champion as a junior (13-under par)
HJGT Penn State College Prep Series champion as a junior (12-under par)
PIAA Individual State championship
Named to the 2023 Rolex Junior All-America team as a senior
Qualified for the US Junior Amateur match play event as a senior
Four-time member of the National Honor Society
2025 U.S. Amateur qualifier

Personal:

Birthday is on April 8
Son of MaryAnn and Robert Lugiano, Jr.
His brother, Bobby Lugiano, was a GCAA PING All-Atlantic Region player at Millersville (2020-24)
Sport management major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The atmosphere at Liberty feels like home. I loved the team and coaches right from the start and knew I was going to call Liberty home. Campus is beautiful and I can boost my academic capabilities at Liberty as well. I feel that Liberty is going to greatly benefit my future.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are great role models for me. My dad also plays golf and was able to teach me a lot of the skills I have now. I am very lucky to have such a supporting family.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Either winning the Nick Faldo European Final in Dubai or breaking the course record at Huntsville Golf Club by shooting 60 (-12).

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My brother Robert Lugiano III played DII golf at Millersville University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken parmesan always reminds me of my loved ones cooking.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram and Messages

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking and baking

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Arlo

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Troy Polumalu

What is your favorite possession and why?
My putter, it treats me right!

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Wagon Wheel”

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Someplace tropical will always do!