Lauren Smith brings efficient scoring punch and steady two-way value for UT Southern
Lauren Smith is a **6-foot junior forward** for UT Southern who showed real upside with a **career-high 24 points** on **9-of-10 shooting** in a conference-recognized breakout performance, suggesting she can score efficiently when her confidence is high.[4][10] Her profile also points to a dependable all-around role player: as a freshman she appeared in **26 games**, started **19**, and averaged **7.5 points** and **22.8 minutes**, which fits a coach looking for size, touch, and low-drama reliability over pure volume production.[10]
