2016 Lacrosse Roster
Taylor Oliver
- Position:
- Attack
- Height:
- 4-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Annapolis, Md.
- High School:
- St. Mary's
SOPHOMORE (2016): Oliver saw action in five games as a reserve attacker, scoring four goals and adding an assist for five points. She attempted five shots, all on goal, and had four ground balls. She scored once and had three ground balls in an 18-4 win at Fresno State on Feb. 21. She assisted on a goal in a 19-4 win over Marist on March 21. Oliver scored three times in a 23-0 win over Saint Mary’s (Calif.) on April 15.
FRESHMAN (2015): In her first year as a Buff, Oliver scored four goals in three games as a reserve. She had a hat trick in her first collegiate appearance and also had a ground ball in a 19-0 win over Presbyterian on March 2. She also scored a goal in a win over Saint Mary's (Calif.) on April 17. She finished the year with a 1.000 shot percentage with four goals in just four shot attempts.
COACH ELLIOTT ON OLIVER: “Taylor first caught my assistant, Hannah’s, eye at a summer tournament. Taylor isn’t the biggest player on the field but has the biggest heart on and off the field. Taylor is a worker and has a great attitude. She has great vision offensively from behind the net and will help add a new dimension to our program.”
HIGH SCHOOL: Oliver received three letters in lacrosse at St. Mary’s, playing on the attack. She was also a forward on the field hockey team, earning two letters and receiving the Coach’s Award as a senior. She played for the Maryland United Lacrosse Club (2014 East) from 2008-13). Oliver was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She earned the Ronald Reagan Leadership Award as a junior and the C. Markland Kelly Jr. Award for Athletic Service as a senior.
IN THE CLASSROOM: Oliver majors in integrative physiology.
PERSONAL: Taylor Christie Oliver was born on December 28, 1995, to parents Frank Oliver, Jr. and Allison Oliver. Her father works for the federal government and her mother is a commercial real estate broker. Her father played football at Salisbury. After graduation, Oliver hopes to work as a physician's assistant, shock trauma nurse or in medical equipment sales. She was a nanny to twins with special needs. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends, exercising and swimming. Her favorite foods are sugar cookies with icing and chocolate ice cream. Her favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens, and her favorite athlete is Alex Morgan.
