Drury University Athletics

PARENTS
Daughter of Ralph and Anja Karl

AT DRURY
JUNIOR
Larissa, an All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree, anchored the top spot in the Panther lineup and finished the season with a 17-5 record and a national ranking of 46^th.  Karl finished fourth in the ITA Midwest Region singles rankings and was fifth in doubles in the region with Julia Schepp.  Went 16-8 overall in doubles and was 13-6 with Schepp at the No. 1 position. 

SOPHOMORE
Larissa helped the Panthers to the Elite 8 in 2015-16 and went 17-3 on the year in singles action winning several key matches and playing at the No. 4 spot in the lineup . . . Karl was 19-5 at No. 2 doubles with teammate Hadeil Ali.

FRESHMAN
Larissa was a key newcomer for the Panthers in 2014-15 going 22-1 in singles play with a perfect 16-0 mark at No. 5. . . In doubles action she was 20-3 at No. 2 with teammate Hadeil Ali.

HIGH SCHOOL
Larissa was ranked in top 120 in her native Germany and was 10-0 in 2010 matches and 11-1 in her 2011 matches.  . . Named Player of the Year for her team in 2013 and 2011. . . Went 12-2 in 2012 in competition.

LARISSA'S FAVORITES
Favorite Class at Drury: Spanish
Hobbies: Fashion and Traveling
Favorite website or app: Instagram
Athlete you most admire: Serena Williams
Person that most inspires you: Lewis Hamilton
Best moment you've had as an athlete: Making it to Nationals twice

LARISSA'S NUMBERS
2014-15
Singles: 22-1, Doubles: 20-3
2015-16
Singles: 17-3, Doubles: 19-5
2016-17
Singles: 17-5, Doubles: 16-9
2017-18:
Singles: 10-3, Doubles: 14-3
Totals:
Singles: 66-12, Doubles: 69-20