USF Athletics

2001 (Sophomore): Saw action in three matches.

2000 (Freshman): Saw  limited action in 17 matches and 22 games. Notable season totals include: total attempts (45), kills (11), digs (6). and block assists (3) ... Was named to the WVB Commissioner's Honor Roll.

High School/Club: 1998 District Player of the 12 Year Class 6A ... All-District First Team 1998 and 1999 .., All-Conference First Team 1998 and 1999 ... Hillsborough County Player of the Year 1998 and 1999 ... First Team All-County in 1999 ... Received the Allen C. Griffin Memorial Volleyball Award in 1999 ... Team captain in 1998 and 1999 ... Team MVP in 1998 and 1999 ... Earned three varsity letters in volleyball and soccer ... Was a member of the Big Dawg Volleyball Club.

Personal: Full name is Taliaferra Payne ... Born June 20, 1982 in Virginia ... Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Toliver and Jeanette Payne ... Has two younger brothers, Logan, 16, and Ely, 10 ... Has not declared a major.