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Lauren Tarnoff Joins Irish Volleyball Ahead of 2021 Season

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Lauren Tarnoff, a 6’2” middle blocker out of Huntington Beach, California, is set to join the Irish as a sophomore for the 2021 season, Irish head coach Mike Johnson announced Monday (August 2). 

“We are thrilled to add Lauren to our team,” said Johnson. “She is a great girl from a wonderful family who matches the values and ideals of Notre Dame. To have a player who has already had success in the ACC is a tremendous boost to our program. That said, there is so much more out there for her and I believe that Lauren has the dedication and work ethic needed to maximize her God given ability. Lauren wants to succeed at the very highest level and we look forward to pursuing a National Championship together. Can’t wait to get to work!”

The Lauren Tarnoff File

AT MIAMI (2020)

  • Opened her collegiate career at the University of Miami, and appeared in eight matches for the Hurricanes in the fall portion of the 2020-21 campaign.
  • In 31 sets, totaled 64 kills and 16 total blocks with a .341 hitting percentage. 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL

  • Hails from one of California’s elite high schools, having reached the CIF Finals in two seasons at Mater Dei.
  • Tarnoff is a three-time CIF academic All-American and was named to the Trinity League’s Second Team as a senior at Mater Dei.
  • Named Mater Dei’s “Best Offensive Player” senior year.
  • Earned Trinity League Honorable Mention honors as a junior. 
  • In 2018, Tarnoff helped lead Mater Dei to a spectacular season winning the Trinity League, CIF-SS, State and was a National Champion.
  • Before attending Mater Dei, played two varsity seasons at Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks. 

“Notre Dame’s community is remarkable in so many different aspects,” said Tarnoff. “My instant connection with the coaching staff was a huge factor because I value my time with well-respected coaches who are dedicated to their jobs as well as their athletes. I was equally impressed with Notre Dame’s high standard of education on and off the court. I believe that with intelligent and hard working ethics, we can empower each other to develop a strong sense of discipline and ultimately win the ACC championship. I stand for everything that Notre Dame embodies and I am so excited to work hard with this wonderful staff and impressive group of athletes!”

The Irish open the 2021 season on the weekend of August 27-28 when they host the Shamrock Invitational alongside Western Kentucky, Oakland and Loyola-Chicago. For the complete 2021 schedule, click here.

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