Lauren is newcomer to the CSU softball program...Graduate of Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA...Played 3 years under coach Bill Dooley...Her team finished 2nd in region in '08...Was a two time letter winner at Collins Hill...Lauren will be used as a pitcher and utility player.

Personal: Daughter of Marty and Jenny Reader...Likes to work out, go to the pool, and visit amusement parks in her spare time...Favorite actor is Matthew McConaughey and favorite actress is Jennifer Anniston...Would love to spend a day with Jesus Christ...Wants to learn sign language and go parasailing one day...Lists Derek Jeter as her favorite pro athlete...Likes mac & cheese as her favorite food...Lists her Mom as her hero...Most memorable moment in sports is meeting Team USA when they won the Gold Medal.