"I chose the University of Madison because I truly believe it is one of the best college towns in the world and to top it off, it has a great volleyball program."
Match Highs
Kills: 21 vs. Penn State, 10-28-16
Attacks: 52 (2x; MR vs. Minnesota, 10-4-17)
Attack pct: .714 (11-1-14) vs. Rider, 8-29-14
Assists: 3 (2x; MR at Illinois, 11-17-17)
Serve aces: 3 vs. Utah, 10-11-14
Digs: 19 at Nebraska, 10-24-15
Blocks: 7 at Pacific, 8-30-14
Points: 21.5 at Pacific, 8-30-14
Double-doubles: 9
Off the Court with Lauryn
Favorites - Spot on campus: Terrace; Movie: Breakfast Club; Celebrity: Zendaya; Food: Sushi; TV Show: The Office; Car: 1972 Ford Bronco; Athlete: Ethan Happ; Ice Cream Flavor: Union Utopia; Volleyball Player: Lauren Carlini; Sports team: Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team of course!
First started volleyball: 10 years old
Most memorable volleyball match: 2016 Ohio State
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: I love the commitment this team has to one another and to the game. Everyone is bought in to the journey to become great and the hard work is contagious
What do you do during the national anthem? I sing loud and proud!
Best UW road trip: Austin, Texas, was a very cool city
Favorite place to play (besides the Field House): Purdue because it is close to home
One word that describes the team: hardworking
One word that describes me: EXTRA
My teammates say I am: outgoing and caring
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: eat
Most memorable volleyball achievement: playing for the Junior National team
Is there something significant about your uniform number? I have been No. 3 since I started playing volleyball
The best thing about the Field House is: its tradition
If I was Coach Sheffield for the day, I would: I would need more than one day, but I would audition for a comedy show
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? Not a saying but his devilish smirk he makes after telling a joke. I’ll never forget those looks
Dream as a collegiate player: win a national championship
Post-college plans/goals: Either play professionally, or go to grad school and play a year of beach volleyball
The best thing about Madison is: State Street or watching sunsets from the Terrace
Fantasy job/career: Be a part of the marketing team for Adidas
Person most admired/role model: Mi madre
I can’t live without: Jordan Robbins
My secret addiction is: not a secret … Instagram!
Nobody knows how much I love to: sing ... but I’m really bad so don’t ask me to
Greatest Invention of the last 100 years: Mac products
If I could live any place in the world it would be: New York City or London
Non-athletic talent I would like to have is: the ability to sing
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why? Beyoncé because she’s Beyoncé
If I had a million dollars, I would: travel the world
How would you like to change the world? I don’t necessarily desire to change the world. I am okay with changing a few people’s worlds in any positive way that I could
My bucket list includes: skydiving, learning how to surf
What are you most thankful for? My health, my family, my friends, and the journey that has lead me to where I am
What would be your theme song? Funny story. I used to say “Lola” by the Kinks until Kelly Sheffield played it in practice and made me listen to the lyrics. I don’t know how I missed it before but in that moment, I realized what the song was about. Safe to say, I do not think the song is a fitting theme song anymore. I’m still on the search for a new one.
What makes you laugh? Literally anything. Ask anyone. It's super annoying but I make everyone feel good about themselves when they tell jokes.
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"Being a Badger means being a part of something bigger than yourself. This is something that I’ve learned more and more each year as seniors leave. I do not play for myself. I play for those around me and those that have been a part of the program before. I play to uphold their legacy in the Badger name and that goes beyond volleyball."
