UNI Freshman Guard Off to Solid Start in 2025-26
Northern Iowa freshman Lauren Walker, a 5-9 guard from DeWitt, IA, is averaging 3.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game in the 2025-26 season with a 34.6% FG rate, building on her high school legacy as Central DeWitt's all-time leading scorer (1,636 points, 628 as a senior). Known for elite defensive intensity—averaging 1.9 steals/game in 2023 varsity—and relentless work ethic, she's a gritty competitor who thrives guarding top opponents; a strong fit for teams needing tough, high-motor perimeter defenders with upside.
