Lauren Eckles
Class: Junior Hometown: East Greenwich, RI High School: East Greenwich Height: 6-0

2012 (Sophomore Season) - Competed with the Third Varsity Eight in the opening race of the season, defeating Notre Dame (7:04.52-7:24.46) at Griggs Reservoir on March 24 ... rowed with the Third Varsity Four on March 31 at Griggs Reservoir, defeating No. 9 Michigan (7:16.67-7:37.70) in the morning session, and No. 11 Michigan State and No. 9 Michigan in the afternoon session after crossing the line in 7:25.20 ... rowed with the Second Varsity Four on April 14 at Griggs Reservoir, defeating Michigan and Oklahoma in the morning and afternoon sessions with times of 7:40.85 and 7:49.63, respectively ... also earned wins over No. 19 Clemson (7:48.81-8:05.30) and No. 2 Virginia (7:18.10-7:23.27) with the Second Varsity Four at Griggs Reservoir on April 28 ... Academic All-Big Ten. 2011

2011 (Freshman Season) - Novice rower ... defeated Clemson at Griggs Reservoir on April 3 at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with the First Novice Eight, crossing the finish line in time of 7:42.38 ... Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.

Prior to Ohio State - Played lacrosse at East Greenwich High for four seasons under head coach Judy Davis ... goalie for varsity team ... earned 2010 All-Region Academic Team honors ... recognized as member of Rhode Island All-State Academic Girl's Lacrosse Team in 2010.

Personal - Daughter of Todd and Julie ... has one sibling, Brandon ... plans to pursue a career in public relations after graduation ... enjoys biking, going to the beach, cooking, taking pictures and reading magazines ... lists winning Big Ten title during her freshman year as greatest sports thrill to date ... describes winning the Big Ten championship as an intense feeling of pure joy.