University of Toledo Athletics

Developed into tremendously dependable player ... Improved overall skill through hard work and will be looked at to fill variety of roles ... Relentless work rate in training makes her strong senior leader ... Tough in the tackle ... Trains at high level ... Member of Dean's list in four of last six semesters.

2009
Appeared in 20 matches, making 19 starts ... Played critical role for Toledo defense that posted nine shutouts, third-best in MAC ... Played all 110 minutes in Toledo's 0-0 double-overtime draw at MAC regular-season and tourney-champion Central Michigan (Oct. 25) ... Credited with assists against Xavier (Aug. 22) and St. Bonaventure (Sept. 13) ... Saw at least 50 minutes of match action on 14 occasions ... Member of MAC Academic Honor Roll.

2008
Appeared in 20 matches, making 14 starts ... Started 14 of final 15 matches on defense ... Helped squad to 11-3-0 ledger as starter, including season-high seven-straight victories (Oct. 5-26) ... Played critical role for Toledo defense that posted school-record 12 shutouts, second-best in MAC ... Played all 90 minutes in Toledo's 1-0 shutout win against defending MAC regular-season champion Ball State (Oct. 12) ... Saw at least 50 minutes of match action on 10 occasions ... Member of MAC Academic Honor Roll.

2007
Appeared in 16 matches off bench ... Saw at least 20 minutes of match action on eight occasions, including season-high 61 minutes at Ball State (Oct. 21) ... Took one shot on goal at Butler (Sept. 23).

Prep
Four-year letterwinner at St. Francis DeSales High School ... Named first-team all-conference as senior, earning spot on Central Ohio All-Star Team ... Selected first-team all-conference and honorable mention Central Ohio Super 12 Team as junior ... Also received "Stallion Coaches Award" ... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal
Given name is Lauren Elizabeth Baker ... Born December 12, 1988 ... Parents are Keith and Susan Baker ... Has a sister, Natalie, and a brother, Joseph ... Enjoys sketching and exercising ... Majoring in adolescent and young adult education.