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Meet the Freshmen: Lauren Crowl
8/2/2021 9:53:00 AM | Volleyball
Crowl is an opposite hitter from Eagan, Minn.
Lauren Crowl is a freshman opposite from Eagan, Minn. She played with Eastview High School and Northern Lights Volleyball. Crowl had a tremendous senior season with 191 kills, 239 digs and 25 ace serves on her way to being named an Under-Armour Third Team All-American. She also made Minnesota Class 3A First Team All-State and Star Tribune All-Metro First Team.
GS: Why did you choose Minnesota?
LC: I chose Minnesota because of the amazing gym culture, coaching staff, and it gave me a feeling that no other school did!
GS: How did you first get into volleyball?
LC: When I was little, my mom and one of my childhood best friends moms decided to sign us up for in-house volleyball. It really just escalated from there.
GS: How have summer classes been going so far? Do you know your major yet?
LC: Summer class has been going really well and is providing an easier transition into college! I'm potentially majoring in sports management or something in the business field.
GS: Why did you choose number 4?
LC: My favorite number is 7 because that's the day I was born on, but No. 7 was taken and I was born in the fourth month of the year, so I just went with it (4)!
GS: What are you most looking forward to in your freshman season?
LC: I am really looking forward to improving my game along with being able to have fans back in the PAV.
GS: Is there a team you're most excited to play against?
LC: I'm excited to play against Wisconsin.
GS: What goals do you have for yourself as a player?
LC: To not only become the best player on the court I can be, but to also become a great leader as well! I also want to win a National Championship.
Superlatives:
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Sport (Other Than Volleyball): Basketball or Football
Best Vacation Spot: British Virgin Islands
Favorite Netflix Show: All-American or Criminal Minds
Person You Admire Most: My parents
GS: Why did you choose Minnesota?
LC: I chose Minnesota because of the amazing gym culture, coaching staff, and it gave me a feeling that no other school did!
GS: How did you first get into volleyball?
LC: When I was little, my mom and one of my childhood best friends moms decided to sign us up for in-house volleyball. It really just escalated from there.
GS: How have summer classes been going so far? Do you know your major yet?
LC: Summer class has been going really well and is providing an easier transition into college! I'm potentially majoring in sports management or something in the business field.
GS: Why did you choose number 4?
LC: My favorite number is 7 because that's the day I was born on, but No. 7 was taken and I was born in the fourth month of the year, so I just went with it (4)!
GS: What are you most looking forward to in your freshman season?
LC: I am really looking forward to improving my game along with being able to have fans back in the PAV.
GS: Is there a team you're most excited to play against?
LC: I'm excited to play against Wisconsin.
GS: What goals do you have for yourself as a player?
LC: To not only become the best player on the court I can be, but to also become a great leader as well! I also want to win a National Championship.
Superlatives:
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Sport (Other Than Volleyball): Basketball or Football
Best Vacation Spot: British Virgin Islands
Favorite Netflix Show: All-American or Criminal Minds
Person You Admire Most: My parents
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