Radford University

Position: Libero
Height: 5-6
Class: Junior
Hometown: Roanoke, Va.
High School: Cave Spring

QUOTES FROM THE COACH: “Lauren is one of the better service receive passers in our conference. Look for her to be an important part of our defense this season.” 

AS A SOPHOMORE (2007): Led the team in digs with 409 (3.53 per game), registering a season- high of 26 against Austin Peay … Played in 116 games … Totaled 24 service aces … 108 kills with a career-high of 17 against Austin Peay. 

AS A FRESHMAN (2006): Ranked second on the team in kills with 274 (2.56 per game) ... Had 18 assists ... Led the team in aces with 34 ... Ranked third on the team in digs with 300 ... Recorded 12 blocks ... Had 10 kill-dig double-doubles ... Tallied a career-high 16 kills versus Liberty ... Set a career-high of 35 digs versus High Point ... Had a career-high and team-best six service aces versus ETSU ... Had 15 double-digit kill matches and 15 double-digit dig matches. 

IN HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played at Cave Spring High School, helping lead the Knights to the 2005 and 2003 state titles and the 2004 state runner-up ... Was named First Team All-District, All-Region, All-State and All-Timesland (Roanoke Times) as a senior ... Also was the MVP of the West Team in the state All-Star volleyball game ... As a junior earned First Team All-District and All-Timesland and Second Team All-Region ... Earned Honorable Mention All-District as a sophomore ... Also played soccer and ran track, earning Team MVP sprinter honors all four years and All-State honors in the 4X200 relay and the 55 meter hurdles ... Was named Second Team All-District in soccer as a freshman. 

ACADEMICS/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Earned the Presidential Education Award and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in High School ... Is a member of the Beta Club Honor Society, the Future Business Leaders of America, Science Club and the Key Club ... Was invited into Radford’s Honors Academy. PERSONAL: Born September 30, 1988... Daughter of Tom and Sara Houser.