Northwestern Welcomes Transfers Carter, Reid To Volleyball Roster

EVANSTON, Ill. (May 30, 2023) – Northwestern University head volleyball coach Shane Davis bolstered his roster for the upcoming 2023 season on Tuesday with the addition of transfers Lauren Carter (Winterset, Iowa/Winterset/Denver) and Rylen Reid (Rolling Meadows, Ill./Fremd/Florida Gulf Coast).  Both Carter and Reid have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
 
Lauren Carter, 5-10, Setter, Winterset, Iowa (Winterset/Denver)
Carter makes her way to Evanston following one season at the University of Denver, where she appeared in 13 matches for a Pioneers team that finished 19-12 overall and 12-6 in Summit League play.  The 5-foot-10 setter dished out 48 assists (1.92 a/s), highlighted by a season-best 17 helpers in a matchup with Western Michigan on August 26.
 
Part of a 2022 recruiting class that was ranked 20^th nationally by PrepVolleyball.com, Carter enjoyed a decorated playing career during time at Winterset High School in Winterset, Iowa, graduating as the Huskies all-time assists leader.  A three-time First Team All-Racoon River Conference (RRC) honoree, she also saw action with USA Volleyball’s U18 National Training Team.    
 
Davis on Carter: “Lauren brings a tremendous skillset and knowledge to our program.  She’ll be able to run our offense from the minute she steps on campus, adding great depth to our setters group.  Lauren is responsible and outgoing, both traits we value as a staff, but, most importantly, comes from a terrific family, which includes her mother, Tina, who played collegiately at SMU before coaching.  She has high goals and aspirations for herself and our program, and I can’t wait to see her achieve them here at Northwestern.”
 
Carter on Northwestern: “I chose Northwestern because it’s the perfect mix of everything I’ve ever dreamed of having as a collegiate student-athlete.  Northwestern volleyball has one of the most competitive, dedicated, and relatable staffs I have ever had the privilege to be around.  I feel that I’m in amazing hands as I continue my volleyball career.  Northwestern’s elite academics are incredibly appealing to me.  I’m so excited to dive into all things Northwestern and be surrounded by such a challenging and rewarding academic environment.  The campus community is so tight-knit and supportive of the student body, which is something that I…