Drake University Athletics

Sophomore Year (2025-26): Served as one of Drake’s key rotational pieces, starting in 15 of 32 games played with an average of 20.5 minutes per game...scored 270 total points for an average of 8.4 per game while shooting 104-of-214 from the field (.486) and 60-of-81 from the free throw line (.741)...grabbed 81 offensive and 135 defensive rebounds for 216 total and 6.8 per game...dished out 53 total assists...recorded 18 blocks and 17 steals on the defensive side of the ball...recorded a career-high in points (22), field goals made (9), and assists (6) against Evansville on January 23...collected a career-high 16 rebounds at Eastern Illinois on November 3...recorded a career-high three blocks at Valparaiso on January 18.

Freshman Year (2024-25): Played in 33 of Drake’s 34 matches as a true freshman…shot 21-of-56 from the field (.375), 5-of-25 from 3-point land (.200), and 12-of-18 from the free throw line (.667)…averaged 1.8 points and 3.0 rebounds with 98 total tallies on the glass…made 15 assists, six steals, and four blocks…scored season-high nine points and grabbed season-best 11 rebounds in home wins over Southern Illinois and Indiana State, respectively.

High School: A stellar multi-sport athlete on girls' basketball and volleyball teams…selected as an All-Conference performer in both of those sports and holds the Hill City volleyball record for career blocks…averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists per game…team captain for her prep squad, also competed on the AAU circuit for the SD Network.

Personal: Born July 2006...daughter of Shane and Rachel Taylor...plans to study business...has three siblings Sheena, Austin, and Dakota…came to Drake for the amazing basketball program, the welcoming culture, and the opportunity for a great education.