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2018 Women's Beach Volleyball Roster

11 Taija Thomas

  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
  • High School Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
  • Prev School Jackson State University

Biography

2016 – INDOOR (JUNIOR)
Played in all 28 matches, starting 26…second on the team in points (254.5), kills (221) and third in hitting percentage (.211)…named to the Maroon Classic All-Tournament Team (9/17)…recorded a season-high 15 kills, twice, lastly against Louisiana Tech (10/23), resulting in 16.5 points.

PRIOR TO FIU
Two-year letter winner from Jackson State University…led her team to become SWAC Champions (2015)…led the Lady Tigers in kills for the season (279)…recorded 13 assists, 8 service aces, 88 digs and 65 blocks…named to the SWAC Championship All-Tournament Team…named JSU Newcomer of the Year…was a four-time MVP at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax, Ontario, Canada…was also awarded Most Improved Player and Most Kills Award…was named to the All-Star Team…also lettered in basketball and track and field…holds the school record for most kills…played amateur volleyball for the Toronto Diamonds…was also recruited by Ohio State, Nebraska and Cincinnati.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Nick Thomas and Charmaine Warwick…Charmaine (mother) ran track and field at Ball State University…Nick (father) played basketball at the University of Texas…has one older brother, Carl, and three younger siblings, Sabree, Jannoy and CahJay…major is real estate and aspires to play volleyball professionally after graduation.

Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2017Junior

    6'0"
    11
  • 11

    2018Senior

    6'1"
    11