Lakeland University Athletics

2024-25: As a freshman played in 25 games off the bench, averaging 13.2 minutes per game... Averaged 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, finishing with season totals of 103 points, 61 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and four blocked shots... Made 48 of 136 field goals (35.3%) and 7 of 14 from the free throw line (50.0%)... Scored season-high 12 points against Northland Dec. 13... Added season-best seven rebounds against Benedictine Feb. 1… Recipient of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

High School: Four-year letter winner on basketball team and also lettered one year each in volleyball and softball… Received most improved award after freshman, junior and senior years in basketball… Received basketball team’s leadership award as a sophomore… Academic all-conference and was named an Illinois State Scholar as a senior..

Personal: Daughter of Alvydas Vaitkevicius and Eugenija Barauskas… Majoring in psychology.


Career ambition/goal: Physician assistant or sports psychologist
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Hero/most influential person: My mom
Greatest sports accomplishment: Coming back from an ACL tear and still being able to play collegiate basketball
When not playing sports you will find me: Sleeping, shopping, crafting or working out
Why did you choose Lakeland? Lakeland provides a tight-knit community that ensures comfort and possibility for future careers, goals, and the chance to play collegiate basketball. It provides connections in my field of study and an unmatched support system throughout campus.
Something people may not know about you: I’m lefthanded; speak Lithuanian; I’m double-jointed; I’ve shattered my elbow.