Washington State University Athletics

WSU CAREER: As a JUNIOR (2015-16), opened the season with the varsity four, and earned an open-water victory at No. 19 Gonzaga…varsity four crew finished second behind No. 14 USC in heat ‘C’ at day one of the San Diego Crew Classic…ended up placing sixth in the grand final…rowed with the second varsity eight at No. 8 Washington…with the second varsity eight crew at the Clemson Invite, finished second behind No. 3 Virginia in heat three of the first session…also placed second in heat three of the second session behind No. 10 Michigan…raced past five crews on the final day, finishing second to No. 4 Ohio State in heat one…out-stroked Oregon State with the second varsity eight, and team swept all events to win a seventh-straight Winchell Cup…placed fourth at the Pac-12 Championships with the second varsity eight, and team also picked up a second-straight top-four finish…advanced to the petite final at the 2016 NCAA Championships with the second varsity eight, placing 11th...team finished 12th…as a SOPHOMORE (2014-15), competed with the second varsity eight team in the fall…in the spring, competed with the third varsity eight team… helped the third varsity eight team row past Louisville and Clemson in the Clemson Invite…as a FRESHMAN (2013-14), was a member of novice team…rowed with novice boat that placed fifth at Pac-12 Championships as the team finished third overall.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters in swimming at Inglemoor High School at Kenmore, Wash. for coach Perry Dolan...member of Everett Rowing Association...senior year, competed at Head of the Charles and San Diego Crew Classic.
 
PERSONAL: Born Lori Anne VerMurlen...February of 1995...father Mark and mother Cheri...sisters Marie and Jill...enjoys hiking and volunteering with pets and kids...vice president of sales for DECA in high school...placed fourth internationally in automotive service management...majoring in social sciences.