Lafayette’s reliable frontcourt engine and steady scoring anchor
In the 2007-08 season, Vanessa Van De Venter was Lafayette’s go-to frontcourt scorer, leading the Patriot League in scoring at 15.6 points per game and ranking among the program’s best rebounders with 6.8 boards per game. She gave the Leopards a tough, efficient inside presence, pairing production with consistency and a knack for double-doubles, including a career-high 15 rebounds against Army. The biggest reason to care: she was the kind of forward who quietly tilts games with effort, rebounding, and dependable scoring—an easy fit for teams wanting grit, leadership, and a proven two-way college performer.
