Lauren Lucas hit a few home runs in high school and didn't consider power a big part of her identity coming into Wichita State. Put the ball in play. Slap for hits. Run fast and mix in a few line drives.
"When I came on my visit here, (associate head coach Elizabeth Economon) said 'We'll get you in here and we'll put 20 pounds on you and you'll be hitting home runs," Lucas said. "I was like 'Ok. Good luck with that.' Here I am – 20 pounds heavier and hitting home runs."
Wichita State coaches saw Lucas' potential and knew how to bring it to the forefront.