Christopher Newport University

2022 - Sophomore Season - Served as a reserve in the cage during his second year with the Captains … Took part in four games and saw seven total minutes of action … Compiled an 8.33 goals-against-average and .500 save percentage … Stoned an on-target blast against Whittier on March 27 … Added a takeaway in a victory over Colorado College in the regular season finale on April 24 … Saw a season-high four minutes of work in a league showdown with Mary Washington on April 23 … Also added a scoreless appearance against Illinois Wesleyan on March 13.

2021 - Freshman Season - Appeared in one game as a backup goalie during his first year in Newport News … Played three minutes of pristine action during a victory at Randolph-Macon on March 17 … Faced one shot and did not allow a goal during the team’s 24-8 win against the Yellow Jackets.

At DeMatha Catholic - Earned three letters as a goalie with the Stags … Secured a spot on the Freestate All-Star Team for his efforts … Also served as a team captain.
 
Personal - Matthew Aaron Taylor is the son of John and Marleen Taylor … Has two brothers, Zach and Timmy, and a sister, Hattie … Zach played lacrosse at Eastern … Ray Lewis is his favorite athlete, and Moses is the person in history he would most like to meet … His dream vacation would be a fishing trip throughout the United States … “Saving Private Ryan” is his favorite movie, and “Breaking Bad” is his favorite TV show … Aspires to be an Army officer … Majoring in business management.