23 Lidija Barauskas
23 - Lidija Barauskas
Height: 5-11
Year: So.
Hometown: Treasure Island, FL
High School: St. Petersburg
Position: D
Major: Undecided
Parents: Andrew & Irene Barauskas

Junior (2010):

Barauskas played in a career-high 21 games off the bench for Emory during the 2010 season, scoring four points off one goal and two assists.  She scored her first career goal during the Eagles' 7-0 win over Agnes Scott College on September 22nd.  Barauskas tied a school-career and single post-season record with a pair of assists during NCAA Tournament games, one against Maryville College (Tenn.) to help Emory to a 2-0 first round win, and the other in the quartefinals during Emory's 2-1 loss to Hardin-Simmons College.  She was also a key contributor to an Emory defense that recorded a 0.56 goals-against average, the 23rd-lowest mark among NCAA Division III teams during the year. Opponents averaged just 4.1 shots on goal per game against the Eagles' defense in 2010, including 11 games of three shots on goal or less.

Sophomore (2009):

Barauskas played in 10 games off the bench for the Emory defense during the 2009 season.  She was a part of an Emory backfield that recorded a 1.14 goals against average, while helping the Eagles hold a 168-93 edge in shots on goal and record five shutouts.  Barauskas took five shots during the season, four of which were on goal.

Freshman (2008):

Barauskas played in six games for the Eagles, coming off the bench during each one.  She took two shots during the season.

Career Statistics:

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
200860000
2009100000
2010210124
Totals370124

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Prior to Emory:

Played four seasons on the St. Petersburg High School soccer team, serving as the captain during her senior season. Coached by Rul Farias in high school. Also played for the Clearwater Chargers for three years, where she was coached by Ed Lynch.

Personal:

Born November 5, 1989.

Quote:

"Emory offered me a great balance between academic and athletics that I couldn't pass up."