Laura Hershenow
5-4 Sophomore Forward
Littleton, Colo. (Columbine)

Goal scorer...Good technical ability...Good at turning and striking the ball early.

As A Freshman (2000): Led the team with 19 points, eight goals and three game-winning goals, while finishing second with three assists and third with 41 shots...Did not score a point until the eighth game and then scored all 19 points in just an 11-game span...Recorded a stretch of scoring at least one goal in four-of-five games (10/15-10/25)...Tore the ACL in her right knee at Duke and missed the SEC Tournament.

High School/Club: State runner-up in 1998, 1999 and 2000...Captain of 2000 squad...Named All-Colorado and First Team All-State in 2000 by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post...First Team All-Conference in 1998...Honorable Mention All-State in 1998 and 1999...Holds Junior Varsity scoring record with 27 goals in 1997...Member of National Honor Society from 1997 to 2000...Club team was national and regional champions in 1999...Participated in ODP camps from 1995 to 1998 and was a member of the regional pool in 1999.

Worth Knowing: Laura Eden Hershenow...Born 1/12/82...Daughter of Bill and Kristi Hershenow...Major is Arts & Science...Chose Vanderbilt because of its excellent balance of academics, athletics and setting.