ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Starting this week and going through the week prior to our season opener Aug. 18 at home against San Francisco we’re going to be asking a returning University of New Mexico women’s soccer player five questions on a wide range of topics.
This week we catch up with goalkeeper and New Mexico native Tayler Hammack. The fun-loving and energetic senior started all 19 games for the Lobos in 2016 and allowed 1.18 goals per game. Hammack’s seven shutouts last season tied her for ninth on the UNM single-season list.
Let’s catch up with Tayler:
When game day rolls around, what is your pregame ritual?
We of course have an intense dance session with the team then I pop in a stick of extra peppermint and I always have to tie my left shoe first.
What is an interesting fact that most people don’t know – or are surprised to hear – about yourself?
Most are surprised when I tell them that I grew up on a ranch.
What is your major in school and why did you choose it?
I’m a history major because I love delving into the past and sleeping in old, dusty libraries!
If you could only have one meal, one beverage and one dessert for the rest of your life, what would they be?
I’d have to go with a crisp ham sandwich with avocado, lemon water and, of course, the lemon bars that my grandma makes. They are the best!
What is your greatest memory as a Lobo so far?
The time we volunteered at the VA hospital.