GET TO KNOW RADFORD VOLLEYBALL

RADFORD, Va. – Taylor O'Neal, a rising junior, is a native of Orlando, Florida. She made her debut for the Highlanders back on August 24, 2018 versus Towson where she tallied a season-high 12 kills and 10 digs. In her freshman campaign she played in 24 sets across nine matches, registered 40 kills, two assists, 29 digs, 11 block assists, and three block solos.

She followed her impressive first season, continuing her success in her sophomore year. Taylor notched a pair of games with double-digit kills in addition to a 12 kill game against Charleston Southern in the final game of the season. She concluded the season with 67 kills, 12. assists, 16 aces, 157 digs, and 16 total blocks.

Prior to Radford, Taylor's talents were on full display at Lake Highland Prep all four years. She aided her team in making it to the state finals in her junior and senior seasons. In her first two seasons there, the Highlanders made it to the regional and regional finals. Taylor earned accolades like All-State First Team and was an honor student.

Keep following along to get to know your 2020 Radford Volleyball team better!

Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
Position: Outside hitter
Major: Information system science
Current year: Rising junior

What is your favorite moment as a Highlander?
Traveling to Houston as a team. It was a very fun team experience.

What is something most people don't know about you?
I really like computers and programming.

Do you have a pregame ritual?
I have to drink a bottle of mountain dew before every match.

What made you want to attend Radford?
The competitive volleyball program.

What advice would you give to any future Highlanders?
Don't take anything for granted.

What are you looking forward to in the 2020 season?
Growing with my teammates and competing for a ring!

Favorites…
Food? Ribs
Team? Detroit Tigers
Movie? A Walk to Remember
TV Show? Keeping up with the Kardashians
Pet? Dog
Color? Blue
Favorite professional team? Detroit Tigers
Music? R&B

How has your time at Radford affected you?
There has been a lot of ups and downs but the people at Radford have always supported me and kept me on track to help me reach my goals.

Even though it is technically the offseason, how has the 'season' being cut short affected you?
Losing the opportunity to play in the spring, has encouraged me to appreciate my abilities to play. One day volleyball will end, so I don't want to regret any of the remaining time I have left. I am going to make every moment worth it.

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Taylor O'Neal

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