Women's Soccer

Brizard on Hicks: “We converted Taylor from forward to left back a few years ago and she’s been a mainstay there. You have to beat her three or four times because she’s so fast. She has a fantastic left foot where she can serve. She’s a great kid with a strong work ethic and we are looking for her to just solidify her position at left back and hopefully get some goals with her serves.“

In 2011 (Sophomore): Taylor took on a vastly-enhanced role in her junior season, starting all 19 games and being one of just four Golden Eagles to play more than 1,700 minutes on the season. A key cog in Tech’s defense, she also moved up to score one goal and assist on another, finishing the year with three points. Taylor took eight shots on the season, six of which were on goal, and posted a shot percentage of .125 and a shot-on-goal percentage of .750. Her goal came on a corner kick to give Tech a 3-0 lead in an eventual 4-1 victory over UNC Asheville on Aug. 28. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

In 2010 (Freshman): Starting in 10 of 17 matches in her first year of college play, Taylor showed promise with her speed and endurance. She scored one goal and distributed one assist for the season. Her goal came in a 2-0 win over Georgia Southern on Sept. 10 and all but sealed the victory for the Golden Eagles in the 69th minute on a shot from 25 yards out. Her assist sparked a Tech rally in an eventual 3-2 overtime loss to Louisiana Tech on Sept. 15. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll as well as the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Taylor attended Greely High School in Cumberland, Maine, where she earned three varsity letters. She also played for the Maine Coast United club team under Jon Meek. She earned honorable mention as a member of her team, and was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Ed Hicks and Jenn Vogel… born April 10, 1992… full name is Taylor Anne Hicks… majoring in pre-physical therapy.