French standout Ines Lardeur will leave her home in Lille, France, to suit up for IU this fall and help IU improve upon its 9-10, 1-5 in the Big Ten record in the past season.
Lardeur is a decorated player, competing on the French Under-16, -18 and -21 teams.
The French team she plays for now is ranked No. 1 in the French National Championship rankings.
“Ines brings the full package of components necessary to make an immediate impact on our program and the Big Ten,” IU Coach Amy Robertson said.
She has played Field Hockey since she was 6 years old.
Lardeur is a midfielder and defender, and is currently training with the Under-21 French team for the Field Hockey championships, which will take place later this month.
“Her extensive international experience, combined with her up tempo style of play will be a strong compliment to the team’s current talent,” Robertson said.
“And she is sure to help IU field hockey reach the goals set for 2014 and beyond.”
Evan Hoopfer
