Salyer On Lau: "Jill has an amazing ability to just play the game. Her passion to play is a powerful part of her game. Jill continually works hard at expanding her game as she challenges her teammates to do the same."
As a Junior (2008): Played in 23 games, starting one... scored seven goals on only 14 shots... set career bests in goals, assists (5), points (12), shots, and steals (9)... scored two goals in a win against George Washington (4/9)... earned Most Improved Player accolades from her teammates at the team's annual banquet.
As a Sophomore (2007): Played in 31 matches, recording five points on three goals and two assists... three goals came on only 11 shots (.273 shooting percentage)... had one goal each in three different matches.
As a Freshman (2006): Registered two goals and one assist in 20 games ... earned one start... also tallied six steals.
Before Maryland: Member of the soccer and swim teams at Roosevelt... captain of the swim team ... named second team All-Gazette... member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Parents are Clement Lau and June Teo... has one brother, Joseph (19)... served as the head coach of the Greenbelt Municipal Swim Team, which won the division championship in 2006 and 2007... is certified to scuba dive... admires Aaron Piersol for his determination and accomplishments... majoring in biology and wants to pursue marine biology and conservation after college.
Lau's Career Statistics
Year GP/GS G A Pts. Sh. Sh.Pct. Stls KO KOD TO
2006 20/1 2 1 3 6 .333 6 5 2 3
2007 31/0 3 2 5 11 .273 7 7 6 9
2008 23/1 7 5 12 14 .500 9 6 5 4
2009 25/1 3 1 4 12 .250 3 10 1 0
Totals 99/3 15 9 24 43 .349 25 28 14 16