Louka Masset

Photo by: Jeff Reinking | Louisville Athletics

Photo by: Jeff Reinking | Louisville Athletics

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-0
Weight:
177
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Paris, France
Prev School:
Southern New Hampshire
High School:
Saint-Sulpice

2019: Played in and started all 20 games for the Cardinals as a defenseman … Was tied for third with three goals and tied for second with two assists … Tied for third on the team with eight points … Two of his goals came on penalty kicks against No. 9 Kentucky and Florida Atlantic … Has an assists on the game-winning goal against No. 2 Georgetown in double overtime

2018: Made 13 appearances with 10 starts during first season with the Cardinals.

Prior to Louisville: Played two seasons for D-II Southern New Hampshire, starting 33 games … Was named to NCAA All-Region First Team and Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team in 2017 … Received Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team and Northeast-10 All-Conference Third Team honors in 2016 … Scored eight career goals for the Penmen, including five game winners; also compiled 16 career points.

Prep: Attended Saint-Sulpice in Paris and played in Paris FC training academy from 2009-16 … Also played with La Camillienne Sport 12 Club.

Personal: Born in Paris, France … Mother is Valerie Masset… Majoring in sport administration … Aspires to play professionally and create his own business … hobbies include listening to music, reading and watching movies … Favorite athletes are LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Roger Federer … Favorite teams are Real Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais.