Detroit native Taylor Alexander stumbled across UMBC a bit by accident.
She and her parents heard about the university's prestigious Meyerhoff Scholars Program through a family member who had participated in it and almost immediately knew UMBC was the right fit for her. The decision was made even easier when it became apparent she could play the sport she loved at the school.
Alexander committed to play volleyball for the Retrievers before knowing if she had been accepted into the Meyerhoff Program. Ironically, once she was accepted, it quickly became apparent that the demanding requirements of the program might make it difficult to honor her initial athletic commitment.
