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Tayler Soucie named Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year
DYLAN SHERWOOD
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Senior Tayler Soucie has been named the Big 12 Female Sportsperson of the Year, according to a KU Athletics release on Thursday.
Soucie is the fourth Jayhawk to receive this award and the second volleyball player under coach Ray Bechard to receive the honors.
"As a three-year starter, she has made a positive impact for our team her entire career," Bechard said in the release. "We're really proud of all she's provided us on the court, but also how she's represented the athletic department off the court as well."
Soucie joins former Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield, who was the winner
of the Male Sportsperson of the Year. Former Kansas forward Perry Ellis was also a nominee for the award.
Soucie played in all 113 sets during a historic 30-3 2015 season, which saw Kansas Volleyball make its first Final Four in program history.
Besides being involved on the court, Souci is a member of the Kansas Student Athlete Advisory Community, serving as the Community Outreach Chair this past academic year, according to the release.
"She proves that you can be a champion in all areas of your life," Bechard added. "I think that speaks volumes of the type of person she is and the type of people we want in our program."
Junior Tayler Soucie (right) yells to her teammate before a game. Soucie was recently named Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year.
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