2012: Played in 15 matches … Appeared in 39 sets … Recorded 51 digs with four assists and seven service aces … Had six digs and two service aces in a 3-0 win over Elms (9/22) … Recorded six digs in a 3-0 loss at Coast Guard (10/16) … Posted a season-best 10 digs with an assist in a 3-1 loss to Smith (10/23) …
Before Mount Holyoke: Four-year member of the equestrian team … Three-year captain …
Personal: Neuroscience major … Daughter of Marcela and Gregory Phillips.
Getting to Know Laura
Why did you choose to attend Mount Holyoke? - I loved the strong community setting, the riding program, as well as the very strong academic program.
What do you like best about Mount Holyoke? - Definitely the philosophy behind having a very tight knit community. Off the court I can already feel that potential, and on the the court the team is so supportive.
Favorite Sports Movie - Bend It Like Beckham
Best Sporting Event Ever Attended - World Equestrian Cup
Favorite Pro Sports Team - Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite TV Show - True Blood
Favorite Athlete(s) - Misty Mae, Debbie McDonald
Childhood Idol - Debbie McDonald
Hobbies - Drawing, Singing, Riding
Best Concert You Ever Attended - Nelly
Magazine Cover You'd Like to Be On - USDF
Most Famous Person Ever Met - Will Smith
Person You'd Like to Have Dinner With - Ellen Degeneres
Most Prized Possession - My horse
PlaceYou'd Like to Visit - Greece
First Memory of Your Sport - 6th Grade
Pre-Game Rituals - Hanging with the team
Best Advice From a Coach - Go for your personal best. If you win, great, if not, then at least you accomplished something for YOU
If You Had $1 Billion Dollars You Would - Help the world somehow