Laura Walker

Class:
Junior
High School:
Peterlee Academy
Hometown:
Preston, England

2006: Played in 17 games, finding herself in the starting lineup twice. Had two assists on the season. Picked up an assist in the game winner on national TV against Cincinnati (9/13). It was her corner kick that was headed in by Erica Robinson in the 87th minute in the win over St. John's. Converted her PK in NCAA match against Duke (11/10) after two extra periods could not decide the game. Named to the AD Honor Roll, made the Dean's List and was a BIG EAST Academic All-Star in the classroom.

2005: Started six matches, playing in 16 during her sophomore season. Scored a goal and added two assists. Picked up her first career goal in win over Miami (8/28). Set up Jamie Craft's game winner in 1-0 win over USF (10/14). Added an assist against Villanova (10/9). Made the AD Honor Roll and the Dean's List.

2004: Saw action in 17 matches as a true freshman, starting four. Picked up an assist in the Cards' win over Evansville (9/10). Set up the game winner in Louisville's 1-0 win at USF (9/24), starting U of L's C-USA season with a 1-0 record. Six of her 14 shots were on goal.

High School: Lettered in netball, 1500 meter & discus and football(soccer), earning all-county in each endeavor. Was named managers player of the year at Preston North End, as well as British Colleges League Cup Winner at National Women's Football Academy. Also played for the Blackburn Rovers.

Personal: Born on 10/11/85 in Southport, England to Alan and Judith Walker. Is undecided on her major at UofL. All Harry Potter films, Blue Streak, Shrek and Legally Blonde are her favorite movies. Her favorite TV shows include Neighbours, Bad Girls, The Premiership and Phoenix Nights. Cereal is her favorite food. Zinadine Zidane, Wayne Rooney, Roy Keane and David Beckham are her favorite athletes. Her dream dinner guests would be her "Gran", Zidane and Jesus.


  OFFENSE               GP-GS     G    A  Pts Shots Shot%  SOG  SOG%  GW  2004................  17-4      0    2    2    14  .000    6  .429   0  2005................  16-6      1    2    4     5  .200    2  .400   0  2006................  17-2      0    2    2    10  .000    5  .500   0  2007................  17-5      1    2    4     8  .125    5  .625   0  TOTAL...............  67-17     2    8   12    37  .054   18  .486   0

Conference Games  OFFENSE               GP-GS     G    A  Pts Shots Shot%  SOG  SOG%  GW  2004................  10-4      0    1    1     8  .000    4  .500   0  2005................   9-5      0    2    2     3  .000    1  .333   0  2006................  10-1      0    2    2     6  .000    4  .667   0  2007................  11-4      0    2    2     7  .000    4  .571   0  TOTAL...............  40-14     0    7    7    24  .000   13  .542   0