University of West Alabama

Prior to UWA: Led the Hartselle High School to an Elite Eight appearance as a freshman, a final four berth as a sophomore and senior and State Championship her junior year .… Named to the AHSAA All-Star North team, Alabama Volleyball Coaches Association 5A All-State first team, All-Area team, All-County team and AHSAA 5A All-State Tournament team … Played for the Rocket City Volleyball Club, Smith Lake Juniors and North Alabama Spikers Association teams … Member of FFA, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, First Priority and Tiger Team Buddies.

Personal: Full name is Taylor Rena Lybarger … Parents are Tanya and Scott Lybarger …Has one older brother, Kyle … Business major.

Coach Lay: "Taylor is an absolute competitor. She has transformed herself into a solid six rotation player. She is a very tough defender who has really begun to adapt to the backrow extremely well."