Charleston Southern University Athletics

Virginia Tech Statistics
2013: Appeared in just one game, coming asa pinch runner.

2012: Saw limited action on the field, but was avaluable member of the team who threw batting practice whenevercalled upon … Saw action in five games, pitching 5.1 innings… Had a 0-0 record and a 2.62 ERA … Walked five andstruck out three, including one against nationally ranked Oklahoma… Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Mt. Olive College: Played her freshmanyear (2010) before redshirting last season at the Division IIschool … Recorded 97 strikeouts in 93.0 innings pitched… Graduated from MOC and is enrolled in graduate school atVirginia Tech.

High School: Played for Coach MichaelWiggs at Southern Wayne High … A three-time all-state andall-district selection … Named all-conference four times… A three-year MVP … TheGoldsboroNews-Argus Pitcher of the Year twice … Recorded a64-34 record in high school with a 1.33 ERA and 896 strikeouts in650 innings pitched … The District 2 3A Pitcher of the Year2008.

Personal: Lauren Nicole Darden …Born May 20, 1991 in Goldsboro, NC … Daughter of Joni andGary Darden … Has one older sibling, Lesli … Earned aMaster''s degree in education.