Russ Rose Then (1993): “We need Saundi to continue to excel on the block and become more of an offensive threat. Both Saundi and Jenny Myszewski have to demonstrate their ability to compete in the Big Ten as offensive performers. Saundi is a good player. We need to have her on the floor. She is a competitor. She gets the job done. I have been pleased with Saundi’s development. She’s a credit to everything she’s involved in.”
1993 Season (Junior) Highlights and Awards: Co-Captain … Academic All-Big Ten …. All-Big Ten.
Season Recap: One of the nation’s premiere middle blockers, Lamoureux was 2nd nationally in blocks/set (l.68) … led the Big Ten in blocks/set for the 2nd straight year… ranked 7th in conference matches in hitting percentage (.313) .. . led the team in total blocks (205) and was 3rd in hitting percentage (.305) … reached double-figures in kills 9 times … established a career high 11 digs against Nebraska (9/4) … equalled a career-high with 13 blocks against Indiana (10/9) … Lamoureux was the only to participate in all 122 of Penn State’s sets last season.
NCAA Tournament: All-Mideast Region selection, she landed a spot on the NCAA Mideast Regional All-Tournament team by totaling 20 blocks in the 2 matches … established a career-high with 17 kills against Colorado in the Regional Semifinal (12/9) … equalled a school record with 9 block assists in the sweep over Notre Dame in the Regional Final (12/10).
Before Penn State: Recognized by Volleyball Monthly as a “Fab 50” selection, Lamoureux was one of the nation’s top prospects … a First Team All-State and all-conference pick in volleyball and basketball at Horseheads HS, she was voted most valuable player and served as captain in both sports … also was a 2-year starter at middle hitter for the Southern Tier Volleyball Club … presented the Best Female Athlete Award by the Star-Gazette newspaper. .. also voted “Favorite Athlete” by readers of the Star-Gazette … selected Kiwanis Athlete-of-the-Month 5 times … a standout at center and forward for the basketball team, Lamoureux twice was the MVP of the Sullivan Trail Conference … broke school records for scoring, rebounding and shot blocking … won the Female Basketball Sportsmanship Award sponsored by the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials … played on teams that won 4 conference, section and region titles in volleyball and 1 section and 2 conference championships in basketball … won bronze medals in volleyball at the 1987 and 1990 Empire State Games … a member of the National Honor Society, she ranked 4th in a class of 311.
