University of St. Thomas Athletics
2025 Volleyball Roster
Roster
McNear, Taylor

Jersey Number 3
Taylor McNear
- Position:
- DS/L
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Green Hope
- Hometown:
- St. Paul, Minn.
Bio
Pronunciation
Prior to St. Thomas (App State)
Appeared in 27 matches and 102 sets, making 12 starts in 2024... averaged 1.75 digs per set with 178 total... totaled a career high 14 digs against Wofford (Sept. 14)... recorded double-figure digs against Troy (Nov. 11) and Northern Colorado (Dec. 6)... played in seven matches and 20 sets as a true freshman... recorded a season high nine digs against Louisiana Monroe in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament (Nov. 15)... served a career high three aces against Louisiana (Nov. 11)... tallied five assists and 34 digs on the season.
High School
A letter winner in volleyball at Green Hope High School... named to the Big South Top Liberos list... earned all-conference and honorable mention honors... played club for the CHAVC club team under head coach Tristy Bittikofer and for the Triangle Volleyball Club team under head coach Logan Barber... earned a USAV national bid with the CHAVC team.
Personal
Daughter of Krista and James McNear III... has five siblings, James IV, Logan, Cora, Spencer, and Aria... cousin currently plays basketball at Washburn University.
St. Thomas Volleyball 2023 Intro Video
Tuesday, September 05
Volleyball
Saturday, November 19
St. Thomas Volleyball 2022 Intro Video
Friday, September 30
Volleyball vs. South Dakota
Saturday, November 06