Lauren Parkin Photo Gallery

AT ILLINOIS

2013 - Senior: Played in four games and made first career start on Senior Day against Michigan State (10/27) ... Played a career-high 20 minutes and made first two career saves at Ohio State (9/20), keeping the Buckeyes scoreless in both overtime periods to maintain the 1-1 draw ... Also saw action in goal against FIU (9/15) and Indiana (10/6) ... Academic All-Big Ten ... Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

2012 - Junior: Served as the primary backup to starting goalkeeper Steph Panozzo.

2011 - Sophomore: Did not see time during the season.

2010 - Freshman: Did not see time during the season.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
2010 Southwestern All-Conference and All-State ... 2009 IHSSCA All-Sectional ... 2009 News-Democrat Class 3A All-Area ... Alton Telegraph Riverbend All-Star in 2008 and 2010 ... Earned four letters as a keeper at Edwardsville ... Team MVP in 2009 ... 2009 Bi-State Shootout All-Tournament Team ... Played club for Metro United from 2002-07 and then for St. Louis Scott Gallagher, where she was a teammate of fellow Illini Megan Pawloski.

PERSONAL
Born June 25, 1992 ... Daughter of Vann and Sue Parkin ... Has two siblings ... Father, Vann played basketball at Illinois State from 1981-82 ... Credits goalkeeper Duane Kloepple for most influencing her athletic career.

Getting to Know Lauren: Biggest Sports Thrill: Saving a penalty kick to win the game ... Favorite Illini Athlete: Dee Brown ... Favorite Pro Teams: St. Louis Cardinals and Blues ... Favorite Musician: Andrew McMahon ... Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother ... Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan ... Why I chose Illinois: "The program is amazing and I know I will learn more here than at any other school." ... Most Influenced By: "My dad, he is such a hard worker and I strike to be as successful as him."

Updated January 2014