Christopher Newport University

2011 - Senior Season - Capped off her career with nine points in 13 games while helping the Captains advance to another NCAA Tournament … Converted three penalty strokes during the season, which marked the second-highest total in program history … Deposited game-winning tallies in back-to-back appearances against Centre on September 10 and Wesley on September 18 … Also landed a key second-half dagger to force overtime in a nationally-ranked tilt against No. 17 Rowan on October 30 … Added three assists during the year as well … Handed out helpers in victories over Shenandoah on October 9, Frostburg State on October 18, and Transylvania on November 5 … Earned a pair of starting nods, including an overtime thriller against Haverford on October 23.
 
2010 - Junior Season - Made eight appearances during her third year in Newport News … Helped lead the squad to a pristine 8-0 record in her outings, including four shutouts … Guided the Captains to the program’s fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
 
2009 - Sophomore Season - Played a key role on the team while helping the squad advance to the NCAA Sweet 16 … Saw action in 18 games and started the first two contests of the year … Unloaded a shot on cage at Frostburg State on November 7 … Appeared in five nationally-ranked battles during the year, including wins over No. 14 Johns Hopkins on October 24 and No. 8 Lynchburg on October 29 … Also took part in both games during the NCAA Tournament, including a thrilling 1-0 victory over Cabrini in the first round on November 11.
 
2008 - Freshman Season - Contributed immediately during her first collegiate campaign … Made 17 appearances and earned starting nods in wins at Catawba on September 14 and St. Mary’s (Md.) on October 19 … Scored her first goal at Virginia Wesleyan on September 24 … Handed out an assist on a second-half strike against No. 5 Ursinus on October 13 … Capped off the year with appearances in both games during the NCAA Tournament, including a 2-1 win at No. 10 Johns Hopkins on November 12.
 
At Tabb - Was a three-time All-District selection and served as a team captain for two years while playing for coach Wendy Wilson … Named the Offensive MVP as a senior … Participated in the National Futures Tournament and was a Maryland Futures Cup All-Star … Competed in soccer as well while serving as a team captain … Was an honors student and a member of the National Honor Society, First Priority, Tiger Friends, and Club Earth.
 
Personal - Lauren Cherry is the daughter of Jennings and Cindy Cherry … Has a sister, Allison … Double-majoring in Communications and English with a concentration in Literature.