Longwood University Athletics

Fall 2008: Went 2-1 in doubles with Zsofia Jakab at the Elon Invitational and runner-up in singles Flight A at the Longwood Fall Inviational.

2007-08: Runner-up in doubles Flight B at Hampton Roads Invitational ... Finished the spring 11-5, going 5-1 from the No. 3 singles spot, while finishing 2-0 from the No. 1 spot ... Went 8-3 in doubles from the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, finishing 7-2 from the No. 2 position with teammate Zsofia Jakab ... Earned All-Independent Second-Team honors with Zsofia Jakab.

2006-07: Flight B singles finalist in the Hampton Roads Invitational at Virginia Beach ... Flight B singles semi finalist in the Hampton Roads Invitational at Newport News ... Stepped up as a freshman and posted a 9-5 record at #3 singles and an 8-4 record at #3 doubles.

Before Longwood: Ranked nationally in Spain at #18 for 18 year olds ... Also ranked #299 for adults ... Earned Class Valedictorian from Lluna Verde High School.

Personal: Daughter of Joan Simon Tort and Rosa Espinalt Bajona ... Majoring in political science with a concentration in international studies.

Coach Breen on Simon: “Laura has a real natural ability with lots of potential. I look for her to play high in the line-up as a freshman and expect good things from her this Spring. Laura has the ability to change her style of play depending on her opponents strengths. Consistency and depth are the key to her game.”