University of Toledo Athletics

Outlook & Highlights
2015 Academic All-MAC selection ... Started one of 43 matches in three seasons at Toledo (once in 2013) ... Physically strong player who embraced idea of using aggressive defensive attitude as way to generate attacking opportunities for herself and teammates ... Target forward ... Strong with her back to goal.

As a Senior (2016)
Appeared in 19 matches, making six starts…Recorded two assists at Wagner (Aug.21), and vs. Indiana State (Sept. 18) …Had five shots on goal, including season high two shots vs. Indiana State (Sept. 18).

As a Junior (2015)
Academic All-MAC...Appeared in 17 matches off of the bench...Tallied two points (one goal)...Found the back of the net vs. Central Michigan (Oct. 29)...Took one shot on goal...Fired season-high one shot vs. Ohio (Oct. 23) and Central Michigan (Oct. 29)...Saw at least 25 minutes of match action on two occasions, including season-high 40 minutes vs. Central Michigan (Oct.29).

As a Sophomore (2014)
Appeared in 14 matches off bench...Saw at least 30 minutes of match action on three occasions, including season-high 37 minutes against Cal State Northridge (Aug. 24)...Took six shots on goal...Fired season-high two shots against Matadors.

As a Freshman (2013)
Appeared in 12 matches, making one start at Youngstown State (Aug. 30)...Scored lone collegiate goal and eventual match winner at Northern Illinois in regular-season finale (Oct. 31)...Saw at least 25 minutes of match action on three occasions, including career-high 45 minutes against Penguins...Took two shots on goal.

Prep
Four-year letterwinner in soccer and three years in basketball at Franklin County High School...Tallied 86 goals and 44 assists (school-record 216 points) in career...Posted school-record 25 tallies and eight helpers (team-high 58 points) as senior team captain, earning second-team all-region and squad MVP accolades...Selected County MVP by Frankfort State Journal...Also named to Capital City Classic, District and Region All-Tournament Teams...Registered 24 goals with 12 assists (squad-best 60 points) as junior co-captain, garnering second-team all-region recognition...Also named to Capital City Classic and District All-Tournament Teams...Selected to All-Tournament squad at Scott County Soccer Invitational...Accumulated 22 goals with 10 helpers (team-high 54 points) as sophomore team MVP, receiving first-team all-region honors...Also named to Capital City Classic, District and Lexington Soccer Spectacular All-Tournament Teams...Also played two years for Lexington Football Club (2007-08) and Bluegrass Soccer Club (2009-10, ‘11-12) and one year for Commonwealth Soccer Club (2010-11) and Javanon ‘95 Black Elite Team (2012-13)...Helped lead Javanon to 2013 State Cup title and runner-up finish at Disney Classic...Part of President’s Cup championship with Bluegrass Club and Adidas Turf Classic championship with Commonwealth Club...Served as Senior Class President...Accepted into National Society of High School Scholars...Elected 2012 Homecoming Queen...Received Academic All-State Award by Insight Kentucky High School Athletic Association...Member of Student Council and National Honor Society.

Personal
Given name is Lauren Kelsey Taylor...Parents are Jeff and Brenda Taylor...Has two sisters, Gencie Todd and Kerry Taylor...Majoring in communication with minor in business.