Shippensburg University Athletics

2014 (Junior): In her third season with Shippensburg, Plank solidified her status as one of the better liberos and back-row players in the conference. She recorded almost 200 more digs than she had in her first two seasons combined – with her 654 digs ranking second in SU single-season history, third in the PSAC and 11th in Division II. Her 4.8 digs per set average included 31 matches of double-digit digs and 15 matches of 20 or more digs. Plank set a career high with 39 digs in a five-set marathon with Lock Haven during the regular season; she added 34 digs in SU’s PSAC Quarterfinal road upset of Lock Haven and had 30 digs in home matches against Kutztown and Seton Hill. Other standout efforts included 27 digs in a four-set match at East Stroudsburg and 29 digs in a five-set match with Chowan. Overall, Plank had at least four digs in every match she played. As a server, Plank delivered 20 aces, including a career high of four against Chowan. She served multiple aces in four matches. Other statistics included 35 assists, a kill and a block.
 
2013 (Sophomore): Plank emerged as SU’s regular defensive specialist and libero in her second season with the team, appearing in 38 of 39 matches and participating in 134 sets. Her 337 digs and 2.5 digs per set average were career highs and ranked third on the team. In 12 matches, Plank recorded double-digit digs, establishing a new career high of 22 digs in a four-set win over Gannon. In the PSAC Semifinals, Plank had 19 digs against California. Additional notable performances included 15 digs and her first career kill in the NCAA opening round win over UPJ, 18 digs in three sets at Lock Haven and 17 digs in regular-season matches against UPJ and Edinboro. Plank provided multiple digs in all 38 of her matches played, including five or more in 29 contests. She totaled at least seven digs in each of the final 20 matches of the season. Other statistics include 15 assists, three service aces and one block assist.
 
2012 (Freshman): In her debut season with the Raiders, Plank appeared in 28 matches and provided valuable service as a defensive specialist in the back row. She played in 80 sets and amassed 143 digs during that span to go along with seven assists and a service ace. Plank provided multiple digs in 23 of her 28 matches, including a career-high 15 in the NCAA Tournament versus California (Pa.) and 10 early in the season versus Adelphi. In her final six games of the season, Plank provided at least four digs in each match, including nine in the PSAC Semifinals versus Gannon.
 
Gettysburg Area High School: Plank was a two-year letter winner for the Warriors under head coach Travis Meckley. A co-captain her senior year, Plank totaled 223 kills, 377 digs and 26 aces en route to being named to the Mid-Penn Conference Capital Division First Team. She also competed in soccer and track & field. Plank played for the club team Revolution Volleyball Club and was coached by former Raider Julie Fye.
 
Personal: Laura Nicole Plank is the daughter of Frank and Julie Plank. She is majoring in supply chain management.