25   Tayler Ward

Class: Junior Hometown: Grand Blanc, Mich. Height: 5-8

Position: Defender Degree: Physical Therapy

As a Sophomore (2011)
Started 16 games, while playing 24 ... became a fresh pair of legs off the bench for the defense later in the season ... helped the backline to 16 shutouts, including 10 consecutive to close out GLIAC action ... had two shots in the season opener at Winona State (Sept. 2) ... helped the defense to three straight shutouts in September ... limited the Ohio Dominican (Oct. 2) and Tiffin (Oct. 21) offenses to just two shots ... notched an assist in the 3-0 win at Michigan Tech (Oct. 16) ... has taken five shots with four being on goal ...helped the defense to a full month of shutouts as eight opponents were held scoreless in October ... saw time in all five postseason contests.

As A Freshman (2010)
Started 18 of 25 matches, playing in 1,522 minutes ... selected as GLIAC Freshman of the Year ... notched her first collegiate point in the 3-0 win over Ashland (Sept. 26) ... played a season high 93 minutes in the 1-1 tie with Tiffin (Oct. 22) ... part of a backline that did not give up a goal at home and held opponents to five goals on the year.

High School
Played the last four years at Grand Blanc High School ... as a freshman and sophomore was an All-District and second team All-Conference selection ... as a junior, was and All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, All-State honorable mentionand All-Academic selection ... was also selected as the team's most valuable player that season.

Personal
Daughter of John and Jennifer Ward ... exercise science major.