2007 Season Outlook :McNiff has power potential and will look to get more at bats as a designated player and in a utility role.

As a Junior: McNiff hit .256 in a reserve roll and finished the year with 8 RBIs. McNiff hit a game altering home run against regional champion Le Moyne to lift the Bulldogs to a 3-1 victory late in the season.

As a Sophomore:McNiff appeared in five games and had one double, scored one run, and drove in one run.

As a Freshman: McNiff played in 10 games, starting in three.

Before Bryant: Lauren is a 2003 graduate of Westford Academy where she was a team captain and four-year letterwinner in softball. She was a three-time Dual County League All-Star and a 2002 Lowell Sun all-star. She was also a four-year letterwinner in field hockey and an honor roll student.

Personal: Lauren McNiff was born March 8, 1985. She is the daughter of Mike and Katy McNiff. She has a brother Kyle, and a sister Kristy. Lauren is a Communication major.

Most Influential Person:  "David Ortiz because he hits bombs and is always smiling and laughing, and that's going to be me this year."