Taylor Price named to 2022 All-ACC Third Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Recognized for her contributions as one of the top athletes in the ACC, Virginia Tech freshman forward Taylor Price has been named to the 2022 All-ACC Third Team, as announced during Wednesday’s presentation of the league’s postseason awards. Price also received recognition as one the top freshmen in the conference and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. 
 
Price set the team up for success this season, scoring the first goal of the game in five of Virginia Tech’s matches. She ended the regular season with eight goals and three assists earning 19 points. She is ranked tied for eighth in overall goals in the ACC, second among freshmen. Starting in 18 of 18 matches, Price recorded 1,146 minutes of action with a career-high of five shots on goal in a single game. 

Price immediately took ownership of the pitch, scoring four goals and one assist in her first five games as a collegiate athlete. On Sept. 11 at #22 NC State, she scored the lone goal of the game in the 63rd minute marking the Hokies first win over a nationally ranked opponent in the 2022 season. In the following week, Price was named to the College Soccer News Women’s Team of the Week. On Oct. 20, TopDrawerSoccer ranked Price fifth among freshmen playing in Division I women’s soccer, a week after scoring the first goal of the match against #13 Virginia. 

“On behalf of the staff, the players, and the program, we are extremely proud of Taylor and the awards that she has earned,” said head coach Chugger Adair. “It is a true testament to her commitment, everyday training, and competitive nature. We are proud of her and her effort and are looking forward to her continued growth during her time at Virginia Tech.” 

The Hokies will await their postseason fate on Monday, Nov. 7, when the NCAA tournament selection show is broadcasted at 4:00 p.m. via ncaa.com.