2021 Women's Soccer Roster
Biography
FMU: First-year player at FMU....Transfer from Spartanburg Methodist College, where she played one season....Adds depth and collegiate experience to the goalkeeping corp....Promising future.
SMC: Played in seven matches during covid-shortened 2020 season....Registered 29 saves and a 1.25 GAA in 646 minutes of action...Helped Pioneers to a 5-2 record.
PERSONAL:
- Born Kayla Marie Tucker in Columbia, SC
- Graduate of Summerville High School, where she played for coach Cheryl Baggett
- 4-year letterwinner
- Academic Medal as a senior
- Academic Letter as a sophomore
- Nicknames are KT and Kay
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- How you got your nicknames: People on my soccer teams growing up always had the name Kayla, so my teammates would call me KT since my last name is Tucker
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Doctor because I always wanted to help people and make a difference
- Favorite Superhero: The Flash
- Favorite Athlete: Sabrina D’Angelo
- Favorite Sports Team: University of South Carolina women’s soccer
- Favorite Movie or TV Show: Princess and the Frog; Shameless
- Favorite Food: Chicken tenders and fries
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Asheville, NC
- Instagram Account: Kmtucker09
- Favorite Musical Artist: Young Nudy
- Favorite Thing About FMU: The campus size
- Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Traveling and exploring new places
- Goals for Upcoming Season: I want to become a better and stronger athlete
- Why you first chose your sport: Both of my parents placed soccer at some point in their lives and I wanted to try something other than dance; Played the game once and never stopped
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Getting out my head and playing the game
- Interesting Notes: At the end of January 2021, I almost died because I had Septic shock. It was a close call but I survived, got back on my feet, and made Deans List for that semester, All-Region first-team, and took my team to nationals
- Brush With Greatness: Took my team to nationals as a freshman goalkeeper
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