Navy Basketball’s Maren Louridas: A True All-Star on and off the Court
Maren Louridas, a sophomore at the Naval Academy, has achieved recognition for her success both on the basketball court and in the classroom. She was honored on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team this week, after previously being selected to the 2023-24 Patriot League All-Academic Team. Louridas is one of six student-athletes from the conference to receive this nationwide accolade.
As a two-year starter for the Mids, she has played both as a guard and forward, starting 60 of a possible 61 games and scoring 528 points with an average of 8.7 per game. She has also collected 317 rebounds, averaging 5.2 per game. Known for her prowess as a one-on-one defender, Louridas rarely leaves the court, playing 1,017 minutes as a freshman and 927 as a sophomore. Her average of 31.9 minutes per game ranks fifth all-time in Navy’s career record book.
Louridas’ success extends beyond the court as she boasts a remarkable academic record with a 4.0 GPA in cyber operations over her first three semesters at the Naval Academy. She has received three Commandant’s List accolades and was named to the 2022-23 Patriot League Honor Roll. The Navy women’s basketball team had an impressive season, achieving one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in NCAA DI history by increasing their win total by 13 games and finishing in a four-way tie for fifth place in the Patriot League, just one game out of second place.
In summary, Maren Louridas is not only an outstanding athlete but also an exceptional student who excels academically while maintaining her focus on sportsmanship and teamwork.
