Lauren Karn
Head Coach
Lauren Karn was appointed as the head coach of the University of Maryland Softball program on August 31, 2023. In her first two seasons, she led the Terps to a 42–61 overall record, coaching two All-Big Ten selections and securing three victories over Top-25 opponents. Prior to joining Maryland, Karn served as the head coach at Oakland University from 2018 to 2023, where she achieved her best season in 2022 with a 34–20 record. She also played for Saint Joseph’s University from 2005 to 2008, setting a school record with 534 career strikeouts and throwing one of only two perfect games in program history.