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Former Maryland women’s lacrosse standout Megan Taylor added to her long list of accolades on Monday, being named a finalist for the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Award — which is awarded annually in April to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.
She’s the first lacrosse player to be named a finalist since the award began in 1930.
“I am so honored to represent Maryland and the sport of lacrosse as a finalist for the AAU Sullivan Award,” said Taylor. ”It is truly humbling to be selected alongside America’s best college athletes for this prestigious honor. Of course this wouldn’t be possible without all the incredible support I’ve gotten from the most amazing family, teammates and coaches in the world. This is the perfect way to cap off the best four years of my life!”
The goalkeeper had a historic career in College Park, which consisted of two national championship seasons and a curtain call Tewaaraton Award in her senior year.
Taylor joins a long list of amateur athletes to be recognized for their athletic accomplishments such as Oregon women’s basketball stud Sabrina Ionescu and UCLA gymnast Kyla Ross.
The prestigious award has hosted several recognizable names, such as Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps (2003) and Missy Franklin (2012).
Last year’s winner was decorated Stanford volleyball alum Kathryn Plummer, and Taylor looks to join her and the other recipients as the top amateur athletes in collegiate competition.
If you’d like to vote for the former Terp, you can vote here until March 30. You can also vote for Taylor by tweeting the hashtags #VoteForMegan and #AAUSullivanAward.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball released a chilling season recap Wednesday. Shoutout to Tony Price for his amazing work all year.
Even with a season unfinished...
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) March 25, 2020
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On Wednesday, Max Holden, the son of former Maryland men’s basketball player Tahj Holden, tragically passed away after a battle with cancer.
The entire Maryland basketball community mourns the loss of Max Holden. Our thoughts are with Tahj and the Holden family during this difficult time. https://t.co/YlBtPGhNd3
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) March 25, 2020
Early rankings are already out, and Maryland women’s basketball is in the top-10.
It’s never too early to be
— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@umdwbb) March 25, 2020
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Check out this feature on Kaila Charles.
Kaila Charles (@__KC5) led the Terps with 14.3 PPG this season.
— NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) March 25, 2020
But the senior distinctly remembers just how often she scored in that first season of basketball she ever played... And how her brother helped instill confidence in her game. #ncaaW | @umdwbb pic.twitter.com/QHdiXBODhl
Check out the latest episode of #UNLOCKED.
(noun): the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an organization.
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 25, 2020
The foundation of our culture? Caring about your brothers with love and accountability.#UNLOCKED Episode 6: The Culture OUT NOW https://t.co/LhHVtR6GTH pic.twitter.com/9ox2yCqZ6i
A Terp is back in town.
Welcome HOME @umdsfinest21 has signed with the @Redskins! #ProTerps pic.twitter.com/rJ967wNQw1
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 25, 2020