2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster
Soldis, Emma
Jersey Number 5
Emma Soldis
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Prev School:
- Fjolbrautaskolinn vid Armula
Bio
2023-24 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty University because of the amazing people around here and the great facilities!!
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Nothing special I just always must eat a banana and a protein bar before a game.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom and grandmother have always inspired me the most.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the Icelandic cup with my club in 2023 and all of the national teams’ trips are always unforgettable.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear number18 because that's my mom’s old handball jersey number.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I would pick dinner and the special meal would be spinach lasagna.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Traveling
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sue Bird, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
There is a lot of places I want to visit but the one that comes to my mind is Amalfi Italy because they have some beautiful colorful houses.
- Sat out the entire season due to injury
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
Prep
- Graduated from Fjolbrautaskolinn vid Armula as the youngest member of Iceland’s senior national team at 18 years old
- Helped her team win the 2023 Icelandic Cup championship
- During the 2022 U18 EuroCup, she averaged a team-high 13.7 ppg, a team-high 5.9 rpg, 3.3 spg and 2.4 apg, while knocking down 14 triples in seven games
- Represented Iceland in the 2022 U18 Nordic Cup, posting 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game
- 2020-21 rookie of the year for the Fjolnir club in Iceland’s top women’s basketball league
- Previously gained international experience as part of Iceland’s U15 and U16 squads
Personal
- Daughter of Hjordis Svan Adalheidardottir
- Birthday is April 17
- Undecided on a major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty University because of the amazing people around here and the great facilities!!
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Nothing special I just always must eat a banana and a protein bar before a game.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom and grandmother have always inspired me the most.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the Icelandic cup with my club in 2023 and all of the national teams’ trips are always unforgettable.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear number18 because that's my mom’s old handball jersey number.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I would pick dinner and the special meal would be spinach lasagna.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Traveling
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sue Bird, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
There is a lot of places I want to visit but the one that comes to my mind is Amalfi Italy because they have some beautiful colorful houses.
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