As a junior(2011): Appeared in nine matches...Scored her first careergoal against Converse (Oct. 6).

As a sophomore(2010): Appeared in seven matches…Recorded one shotat St. Andrews (Oct. 23).

As a freshman(2009): Appeared in 14 matches, including twostarts…Recorded three shots.

High School:Graduated from East Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem,N.C…Coached by Chad Lorentz…All-conference andall-region selection…Named her team’s Best DefensivePlayer…Played club soccer for Twin CitySoccer…Coached by Paul Forester.

Personal: Born onOctober 11, 1991 in Winston-Salem, N.C…Daugther of Marty andJennifer Griffin…Has one sister, Morgan (17)…Majoringin pre-professional biology…Plans to attend graduateschool...2012 Conference Carolinas Spring PresidentialHonor Roll...Dean's List.

More about Lauren: Favorite books: “FiftyShades of Grey” series…Favorite midnight snack:Yogurt…Favorite movie:“Bridesmaids”…Favorite musical artist: ChrisBrown…Favorite color: Blue…Favorite food:Salmon…Favorite sport other than soccer:Basketball…Person Lauren most admires: Hergrandmother…Best advice Lauren has ever been given:“Never back down”…When Lauren was a kid, shetried to be like: Her mother…When people first meet Lauren,they think: She’s intimidating.