Coach DeWolfe on Morris-- “Lauren is agood outside shooter, who can also pass very well. She worked hardin the off-season and came back in good shape, and has alsoexhibited great leadership for the younger kids. We are definitelylooking for bigger things in Lauren this year.”
2010-11--Played in 29 games, averaging 25.1minutes per contest… Finished third on the team in scoring,with 7.2 ppg… Finished second on the team in three pointpercentage (43.8%) and rebounds per game (5.0)… Had a seasonhigh 18 points against Wagner on 12/21/10…
Juco- Named honorable mention Mid-Florida ScholarAthlete
AcademicHonors: MAAC All-Academic Team (2010-2011).. Dean’sList (2010-2011)..
ON THECOURT
Favorite Athlete- Carmelo Anthony & Cappie Pondexter
Favorite Professional Team: New York Liberty
Season Expectations/Goals: I expect to make the All-MAAC1st Team and I expect us to win the MAAC Championshipthis year!
Two things you bring to the team: Experience & a PositiveOutlook
Who most influenced your athletic career and why: I credit myolder sister, Karra, with influencing me to play. I only startedplaying because I wanted to get more trophies than her. Itwasn’t until she stopped playing that I really started totake it serious
Reason you chose your number: I initially wanted #33, but it wastaken so I chose #15 because Carmelo Anthony, my favorite NBAplayer, wore it at the time
Pre-game Rituals: I like to get to the gym earlier than theother girls so I can get ready and put up a few shots before theteam warm up
Greatest Sports Memory: Attending my first WNBA game for my11th birthday
OFF THECOURT
Nickname: Skillz
Parents: Velda Font-Morris
Siblings/Ages: Sterling (29), Karra (26), Joshua (18)
Major: Fine Arts
Career Ambition: Working Artist/Teacher (Art) or Coach
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: The Boondocks, Glee, Grey'sAnatomy
Hobbies/Interests: Drawing/painting, listening to music,photography
Three items you would bring if stranded on a desert island: MyiPod, a photo of my loved ones and art supplies
PEACOCKPRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s College: I wanted to becloser to home and the City. I also liked the size of the campusand classrooms
Best part about being a Peahen: Having coaches that were in thesame position as me not so long ago. Learning about the greattraditions among the Peahens is also a plus!
Favorite thing to do on/around campus: Hang out in the quad orin Jazzman’s with my teammates
