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University of Denver Athletics

2017 Women's Volleyball Roster

9 Taylor Loyd

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Junior
  • Highschool Eaglecrest HS
  • Hometown Centennial, Colo.

Biography

Career Highs:

  •  Attacks: 2, South Dakota (11/11/16)
  •  Assists: 2, twice, last vs. Florida (9/10/16)
  •  Service aces: 2, Air Force (9/16/14)
  •  Digs: 8, UT Arlington (8/30/14)
2017:
  • Played in 12 sets and 12 matches this season
2016:
  • Appeared in 38 sets for Denver
  • Recorded one service ace, four assists and 37 digs

2015:

  • Did not play.

2014:
  • Saw action in 17 matches and 51 games.
  • Provided 42 digs and 5 assists.
  • Recorded a career-high eight digs against UT Arlington (8/30/14).

BEFORE DENVER:

  • Played four years as a libero/outside hitter at Eaglecrest High School.
  • A four-year varsity starter/letterman.
  • Played outside hitter her sophomore through senior season.
  • Named as a 2014 Women's Junior National Team alternate.
  • Named to the Under Armour All-American watch list and was selected for the All-State team following her senior season.
  • Named MVP at the Eaglecrest Invitational and was recognized as a First-Time All-Conference her junior year.
  • Named First Team All-Conference her sophomore year and posted a career-high 27 kills (one shy of record).
  • Named MVP at the Eaglecrest Invitational, Second Team All-Conference (Centennial League) and First Team All-City (Aurora) as a libero her freshman year.
  • Also played eight years of club volleyball as a setter, libero and outside hitter.
  • Played six years with the Front Range Volleyball Club.
  • Selected to the USA Youth National A2 Red team (2012) and A2 Beach Team (2011).

PERSONAL:

  • Born Feb. 5, 1996 in Denver, Colo.
  • Daughter of JR and Rhonda.
  • Has one younger brother, Parker.
  • Chose DU because the atmosphere of the campus drew her in, and the players and coaching staff were amazing.
  • Also chose DU because she played volleyball with current DU volleyball Pioneers Bailey Karst and Ruth Okoye.
  • Ultimate goal is to either play volleyball professionally overseas or work for the FBI or CIA.
  • Hobbies include cooking and listening to music.
  • Has coached volleyball at the Front Range Volleyball Club and participated at the Food Bank of the Rockies.
  • Criminal Justice major.
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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2014Freshman

    Defensive Specialist/Libero
    5'7"
    9
  • 9

    2015Sophomore

    Defensive Specialist/Libero
    5'7"
    9
  • 9

    2016Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Specialist/Libero
    5'7"
    9
  • 9

    2017Junior

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'7"
    9