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University of Rhode Island

2018-19 Women's Rowing

Brianna Zappulla

  • Height 5-3
  • Class Senior
  • High School Joel Barlow
  • Hometown Easton, Conn.

Biography

2017 (Sophomore)

  • Rowed in the bow seat for the Third Varsity 8+ boat at the Atlantic 10 Championship (5/6)
  • Rowed in the third seat for the Third Varsity 8+ boat at the George Washington Invitational (4/8)
  • Made her collegiate debut and rowed in the bow seat for the Third Varsity 8+ boat that competed against MIT in Boston, Mass. (3/25)

Before URI

  • Attended Joel Barlow High School, where she was on the swimming, ski and softball teams
  • Was a team captain in swimming

Personal

  • Born Nov. 19, 1996
  • Daughter of Dona and Joseph Zappulla
  • Has two brothers, Kyle and Lucas, and one sister, Megan
  • Chose Rhode Island because it felt like home
  • Enjoys swimming, going to the beach, hiking and spending time with friends and family
  • Favorite athlete is Jenny Thompson
  • Favorite team is the New York Giants
  • Wants to join the Peace Corps and eventually work for the Red Cross
  • Majoring in International Business and Spanish with a minor in Leadership Studies

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Sophomore

    5'3"
  • 2017-18Junior

    5'3"
  • 2018-19Senior

    5'3"