Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2016 (Freshman): Appeared in eight games as a freshman … played a season-high 19 minutes in a 3-2 win at Charleston Southern on September 4 … saw 14 minutes of action in the OVC Tournament title game vs. SIUE on November 6.

High School and/or Club Experience: As a senior in 2015, she set Lincoln County High records for single-season goals (28) and assists (32), while captaining the team to its first-ever state tournament appearance ... named first team all-state and the District 8-AAA Midfielder of the Year following the season ... plays club soccer for Tennessee Soccer Club and the Gwinnett Soccer Association ... won three Division-I state championships with TSC and played in the ECNL National Playoffs Champions League with the Gwinnett Soccer Association.

Personal: Born August 7, 1998 ... daughter of Roger and Vanessa LaPlante ... majoring in forensic science.


Get to Know Kirsten LaPlante ...

If she could live anywhere, it would be: California

Her proudest accomplishment: Getting to play a collegiate sport

Her favorite social media forum: Twitter

What would she do if she won the lottery: Buy all of her dream cars

If she could have one meal for the rest of her life, it would be: Chili