Lauren Keith

Class:

Senior

Position:

Midfielder

Height:

5-1

Hometown:

Reading, Pa.

High School:

Holy Name


2006 Season: Keith appeared in all 19 games as a junior, and gained 15 starts as a midfielder. She was in the starting lineup for the first nine games, but came off the bench against Rider University to stop the streak. Her only other reserve appearances were against Monmouth, Sacred Heart, and Lock Haven. She tallied one point during the season, an assist in a 4-2 loss to UMass in mid-September. Keith recorded 10 shots in her 19 appearances, all coming a three-game run. She tallied a season-high five shots against St. Francis, Pa. All but two of her shots came in home games, which included three against UMBC.

2005 Season: Keith secured entry to four games during the course of 2005, all of which came as a reserve. She missed the first four weeks with an injury, but came back to play late in the season. The midfielder bolstered the team's defensive efforts, with an occasional run off a counterattack. She helped the team win three of the four games in which she played, including a shutout against Robert Morris at home. Her tactics and ability directly contributed to those wins, all of which came against Northeast Conference foes. With her experience, Keith could challenge for more playing time in 2006.

2004 Season:  Keith picked up 14 appearances as a reserve during the regular season, including a nod in six of the final seven contests. She often came into the game to bolster the team's midfield defense, and helped out with an occasional offensive push. Her quickness and ability to defend gave her a role throughout the campaign.

Before Fairfield: Keith came to Fairfield University via Holy Name High School, where she earned varsity letters with the field hockey team. She contributed mainly as a midfielder during her career, but also had the versatility to play other positions. Her major is psychology.