Averett University Athletics

Lauren Wells was a standout on the Averett women's volleyball team from 2003-06.

A native of Statesville, North Carolina, Wells was a three-time all-conference performer. She earned USA South All-Conference First Team accolades in 2004 and was an Honorable Mention selection in 2005 and 2006. She also earned USA South All-Tournament Team honors in 2006 and was named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State Second Team in 2004. She also earned the volleyball program's service award in 2006. During her four years, Wells was a member of the Cougars' 2003 and 2006 NCAA Tournament teams after winning the conference tournament in each of those seasons. She finished her career with 2,077 assists — which ranked ninth in program history at the time of her induction — and also had 1,308 career digs. She averaged 3.31 digs per set and 5.26 assists per set with 171 career service aces in 395 sets over 136 career matches.

In addition to volleyball, Wells was a member of the women's tennis team during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. She earned 2005 USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention and was named to the 2005 USA South All-Tournament Team for doubles.

In 2013, Wells was selected to the USA South 50th Anniversary Team for volleyball.

Wells was inducted into the Averett Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 2, 2021.