Laurien Vink

Photo by: Cathy Kushner

Photo by: Jordan Burgess

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-9
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Vrijzinnig Christelijk Lyceum
Hometown:
Hague, The Netherlands
Major:
Biological Sciences

COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
"Laurien is very competitive and will go where she has to go to compete at the highest level and get the most out of her opportunity. Her experience playing on the center line on both the U18 Youth Team and the club 1st Women’s Team at HC Cartouche in combination with her communication, skill set and anticipation abilities should allow for a smooth transition for her role this fall. She is full of energy and will bring the best out of herself and others.”

WHY DELAWARE?
"UD has a really good pre-med program with amazing lab facilities. Also, the field hockey team was an extremely important factor for me. I instantly clicked with the girls and felt comfortable with around them."

AT DELAWARE
· One-time letter winner for the Blue Hens
· Majoring in biological sciences with the aspirations of becoming a surgeon or doctor; wishes to help people and give back to the world

2018 SEASON
   · Started 17 of 19 games played in first season with the Blue Hens
   · Ranked fifth in the CAA and 72^nd nationally with 0.37 assists per game
   · Finished season with 15 points on seven assists and four goals
   · Seven assists good to tie for third in Delaware single season history for a freshman
   · One of seven Blue Hens to record double-figure points
   · Held team lead alongside classmate Pia Freudenberger with three game-winning goals
   · Made collegiate debut at Miami (Aug. 26) and scored first career goal, the game-winner in the 53^rd minute
   · Also collected game-winning goals against American (Sept. 9) and Drexel (Sept. 28)
   · Second on team with 42 penalty corners inserted
   · Tied for first in single-season history for a freshman with season-bests of two assists against Northeastern (Oct. 26) and William & Mary (Nov. 4)

CLUB
   ·   10-year member of Cartouche
   ·   Most recently played for Yvonne Koot
   ·   Two-time team captain
   ·   Led team to 2017 team championship

PERSONAL
   ·   Name is pronounced "Lore–een"
   ·   Born March 11, 2000 in Hague, The Netherlands
   ·   Daughter of Jos Vink and Anja Jager
   ·   Father is the CEO of a marketing research company while mother owns a restaurant
   ·   Has two younger siblings, Guske and Madelief
   ·   Enjoys cooking and also states that anything to do with food makes her happy