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Jenna DeFalco was interested in all aspects of the LSU campus, but the athletic nutrition facility really captured her attention. DeFalco embraced a vegan diet last year after four years of being a vegetarian. Having the right food available to eat in college was a major consideration for her performance and lifestyle.

Blue Chip Jenna DeFalco Has Committed to LSU
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"I never really liked the taste of meat and got kind of grossed out with cheese, dairy and everything once I watched The Game Changers,” said DeFalco, referring to the documentary film about the benefits of plant-based eating. “I went really strict after that and decided to be fully plant-based. I feel so much stronger on the court and way faster and I recover super quick. It's really helped me a lot."

From the court to the classroom to the kitchen, DeFalco felt confident LSU could meet her needs. The blue chip rising senior from Tustin, California committed to LSU co-head coaches Julia and Michael Sell last month.

"I thought LSU was the perfect fit for me. The coaches have a lot of experience and I connected with both of them immediately,” she said. “I built a strong relationship with them and they see the same vision I have with my tennis and really care about my tennis and me as a person. They made me feel like family and the girls on the team welcomed me immediately."