Lauren Punk Joins Softball Roster
Jan 27 | Softball
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers softball head coach Kristen Butler has announced the addition of infielder Lauren Punk to the 2021 roster. A transfer from LaSalle, Punk joins the Scarlet Knights as a freshman with four years of eligibility.
Lauren Punk
Infield
5-11 * R/R
Cherry Hill, N.J./Bishop Eustace Prep
PRIOR TO RUTGERS:
PERSONAL:
PUNK ON CHOOSING RUTGERS: "I chose Rutgers because it seemed to be a perfect fit for me. The excitement of going to a big school and playing softball in the Big Ten made it a no brainer for me. Another reason I chose Rutgers was because of their amazing academics and great reputation of the business school. Rutgers is close to home and is a school that will challenge me academically, athletically, and socially."
HEAD COACH KRISTEN BUTLER ON COLLINS: "We are thrilled that Lauren has chosen to be a Scarlet Knight. I have been following her since high school and to our benefit, we are able to add her to our team now. She will give us strength to our infield. I love when we can add New Jersey players to our roster. Welcome 'To The Banks' Lauren."
Lauren Punk
Infield
5-11 * R/R
Cherry Hill, N.J./Bishop Eustace Prep
PRIOR TO RUTGERS:
- Four-sport athlete at Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, New Jersey playing softball, basketball, field hockey and soccer
- 2020 Female Athlete of the Year
- 2018 Olympic Conference National Division Champion
- Marked the school's first conference crown in 17 years
- Named first team all-conference (2019)
- Awarded second team all-conference (2018)
- Sportsmanship award winner
- Played for club team NJ Gators
- Member of the 2016 Non Public State, South Jersey Sectional and Olympic Conference National Division field hockey team
- A two-time first team all-conference (2019, 2020) as a member of the basketball program
- Two-time KSA Tournament Champion and 2020 MVP
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Dan and Kathleen Punk
- Has one brother, Bobby
- Both her brother and father attended Rutgers
- Plans to major in business
PUNK ON CHOOSING RUTGERS: "I chose Rutgers because it seemed to be a perfect fit for me. The excitement of going to a big school and playing softball in the Big Ten made it a no brainer for me. Another reason I chose Rutgers was because of their amazing academics and great reputation of the business school. Rutgers is close to home and is a school that will challenge me academically, athletically, and socially."
HEAD COACH KRISTEN BUTLER ON COLLINS: "We are thrilled that Lauren has chosen to be a Scarlet Knight. I have been following her since high school and to our benefit, we are able to add her to our team now. She will give us strength to our infield. I love when we can add New Jersey players to our roster. Welcome 'To The Banks' Lauren."
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