2007 SEC Academic Honor Roll
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007)
Played in 85 games in 29 matches … Shared time as the Tigers’ setter with Brittany Johnson … Ranked 114th in the NCAA and fifth in the SEC in assists per game … Tied for the 10th most assists in a four-game match with 67 against Arkansas … Recorded the eighth most assists in a three-game match with 52 against Ole Miss … Posted seven double-doubles, the third most on the team for the season … Recorded 60 or more assists in five matches and had eight matches with 50 or more assists … Posted a career-high 69 assists against Tennessee … On three occasions had three service aces in a match … Recorded a career-high 16 digs against Iowa … Had seven double-figure dig matches on the season … Recorded a career high with five blocks in matches against Iowa State and Tennessee … Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2006)
Played in one game in one match … Came on with LSU leading 27-23 in the second game of a sweep of St. John’s when All-American setter Daniela Romero had to leave the court due to an illness … Recorded three assists to give LSU the 30-26 win over the Red Storm in game two … Also recorded a dig in her one outing.
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned four letters in volleyball for coach Robert Schenk at Antioch High School … Was a two-time first-team all-conference, all-area and All-North Shore selection … Member of the 2005 All-Lake County first team … Selected to participate in the inaugural Lake County All-Star Tournament … Earned the Coaches Award Player of the Year honor … Led the Sequoits to the inaugural Prairie Division Championship in 2005 … Claimed the 2004 regional championship … As a senior, she recorded 697 assists and 134 kills, with a .650 attacking percentage and 66 service aces … Antioch High School earned a 2004-05 AVCA Team Academic Award … Member of the Sky High Volleyball club that finished 14th in the 17 Open Division in 2005 … Club team also placed third in the 16 Club National Division in 2004 and in the 15 Club National Division in 2003 … Named to the National Club All-Tournament team in 2003 and 2004.
PERSONAL
Full name is Margaret Paige Lonergan … Parents are Bill and Elaine Lonergan … Has one brother, Jason (24), and one sister, Katie (16) … Born on April 7, 1988, in Park Ridge, Ill.
Career Highs
Kills: 3 – twice, last vs. Notre Dame (10/23/07)
Attempts: 5 – 3 times, last vs. Notre Dame (10/23/07)
Assists: 69 vs. Tennessee (10/12/07)
Digs: 16 vs. Iowa (9/8/07)
Aces: 3 – 3 times, last vs. Alabama (10/5/07)
Blocks: 5 – twice, last vs. Tennessee (10/12/07)
Dig This…
Nickname? Marge or Mags
I wear my uniform because… Craig gave it to me.
Role model in volleyball? Dee Romero (Former LSU setter) role model in liFe? My mom
Most memorable volleyball moment? Playing high school ball with my sister
Favorite quote? “Life involves taking risks. You can’t keep your foot on first and steal second at the same time.”
Favorite Food? Anything chocolate!
Favorite Restaurant? Port of Blarney
Favorite book? “The DaVinci Code”
Favorite actor? Denzel Washington
Favorite actress? Kate Hudson or Julia Roberts
Favorite movie? “Blood Diamond” and “My Best Friend’s Wedding”
Favorite sports movie? “Miracle”
Favorite TV show? “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite reality TV show? I don’t think I can pick just one – I love them ALL!
Favorite line from a movie? “You can’t go through life thinking everyone you meet will one day let you down.” -Angels in the Outfield
Favorite musical group? Dave Matthews Band
Favorite song of all time? “Santeria” by Sublime
Favorite pro athlete? Brian Urlacher – Chicago Bears
Favorite professional sports team? The CHICAGO CUBS, BEARS, & BULLS…actually – all Chicago teams EXCEPT the White Sox.
Nobody knows how much I… love baseball.
Where is the most interesting place you have ever been? Key West
What is the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? The scar on my forehead is from falling through a chair when I was 4.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I have way too many – at least one a week.
What is the best thing about going to LSU? Everyone’s dedication and love for LSU – and the campus is gorgeous…I LOVE the trees!
What is the best thing about playing for LSU volleyball? It’s such a great support system – like a second family.