2008 Season
Played in all 20 and started eight games for the Owls as a freshman... scored a season and career high two goals in the first game of the season, an 8-0 win over Alabama A&M (8/24)... had a season high four shots on goal, including one goal against College of Charleston (9/19)... helped the Owls lead the A-Sun in shots, points, goals and goals per game... finished the season with three goals and 13 shots on goal in 838 minutes.

Prep Career
Played her prep career at Roswell High School where she helped lead her team to the 2008 High School State Playoffs... scored the game winning goal against Kell High School to advance to the playoffs for the first time in six years... scored the game winning goal versus Melton High School to win her Senior Night game... named Roswell's Most Valuable Midfielder in 2008... scored 17 goals her senior year.

Personal
Born Lauren Christine Ruffini in Owatonna, Minn... is the daughter of Kay and Steve Ruffini... has a brother Neil (20)... favorite team is the Atlanta Thrashers... favorite TV show is CSI and Dirty Jobs... enjoys watching her brother play hockey, hanging out with family and listening to music.