Under Armour All-American Signs with Rebels

Nov. 10, 2017

OXFORD, Miss. - As Ole Miss volleyball prepares for life without senior outside hitters Kate Gibson and Lexi Thompson, head coach Steven McRoberts announced the signing of Arkansas standout Lauren Thompson, a 6-0 outside hitter, who will join the program in the fall of 2018.

Thompson, who hails from Springdale, Arkansas, was recently named a 2017 Under Armour Honorable Mention All-American. She is a three-time member of the All-State Team as well the Arkansas State All-Tournament Team in 2015 and 2016. Thompson helped lead Har-Ber High School to the State Championship match in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

"Lauren comes from a very competitive club team and a very competitive high school team in Springdale Har-ber," McRoberts said. "She's a huge reason they've played in the past three State Championships. Lauren is a winner and has all the shots. She's a six-rotation player with good ball control. We are excited to get her here and in the weight room, and we think she is someone who can compete for playing time immediately."

A member of the Ozark Juniors Club Team, Thompson helped them win the GJNC National Championship in 2015 and was named to the GJNC All-Tournament Team.

Off the court, Thompson is a three-time member of the National Honor Society and was chosen Har-ber's DAR Good Citizen.

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Players Mentioned

Kate Gibson

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Lexi Thompson

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