Women's Volleyball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Lauren Noth, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2024-25 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Lauren Noth
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  Warrens, Wis. (Tomah High School)
Year in school:  Sophomore
Sport:  Women’s Volleyball
Major:  Exercise Sports Science

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UW-River Falls because of the people. Everyone is very welcoming, and I feel I have made some of my best friends here. I also love the small town feel while still being close to bigger areas that have many fun opportunities. The athletics facilities are also a plus :)
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am not an official member, but I attend athlete’s intervarsity gatherings.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I love how competitive the WIAC is. The level of talent is unmatched with several teams being highly ranked. Competing in Division III really shows the amount of love people have for the game and you can see it in every match up. In Division III, people want to see you succeed in your sport, your education, and in becoming the best version of yourself you can be. 
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Kids chicken tender meal with fries and ranch
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate covered strawberry
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Ames Suites because I get to live with a bunch of friends and athletes!
TV Show?  New Girl
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Chili, fruit pizza, or potato chips with Dean’s French Onion Dip
Animal?  Dog
Smartphone App?  TikTok
Musical Group or Artist?  Rihanna or Cody Johnson
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Green Bay Packers
Vacation Spot?  Hawaii
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Being able to see my growth from the start of my freshman collegiate season to the end of it. Not only the growth in my play, but also in the mental side of the game. It taught me to never doubt what I am capable of and continues to encourage me to keep learning!
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Doing anything with my teammates is always a blast. It could be playing Spikeball, watching The Bachelor, getting sweet treats, supporting other Falcon athletic teams, etc. 
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
I look up to my parents in more ways than I can count. They are the most selfless people I know and encourage me to always work hard. 
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Always remember “what’s the best that could happen?” Work hard and stay positive and everything will work out. Also remember why you play - because it’s fun!
 
One word that describes you?
Passionate.
 
What is your dream job? 
I don’t have a specific dream job at the moment, but I want to have passion in whatever I choose to pursue. 
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel as much as I can.
---Scuba dive with my mom. 
---Have my own Bernese Mountain dog.

A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I am pretty good at Wii Mario kart and art. 

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I will do the same hairstyle for a game if I’ve performed well with it previously. 

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