Russ Rose Then (1992): “Saundi is going to be a dominant defensive player in the Big Ten Conference. Her blocking skills are very strong and her ball-handling skills are very solid. She is going to contribute significantly over the next three years as a starting middle blocker or rightside hitter. She’s a smart athlete who is always in control. Saundi comes to play. If she can improve her strength and quickness, she will be recognized as one of the dominant players in the Big Ten.”
1992 Season (Sophomore) Highlights and Awards: Academic All-Big Ten … Honorable-Mention All-Big Ten … led the Big Ten in blocks/set (1.77) … ranked 7th in blocks/set in the final national statistical rankings … matched a Big Ten record with 8 solo blocks against Michigan (10/10) … ranked 2nd on the team and 10th in the Big Ten in hitting percentage (.297).
Season Recap: Expected to play a significant role off the bench in her sophomore season, Lamoureux as thrust into the starting lineup when Jenny Myszewski fell ill Labor Day weekend … … played in 31 of 32 matches and 93 of 100 sets … season highs: 14 kills vs. Ohio State (10/14), 13 blocks vs. Michigan (10/10), 6 digs (twice).
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.
