Taylor Gallarello

Class:
Senior
Position:
GK
Height:
5-3
Prev School:
Westhampton Beach High School
Hometown:
Center Moriches, N.Y.

2024 (Sr.)

Named to the 2024 ASUN All-Preseason Team
Started three games, appearing in six total with a 2-1 record
Finished the season with 44 goals allowed, a 15.57 goals-against average and a .228 save percentage on 74 shots faced
Recorded 13 saves in 170 minutes of play
Made at least three saves in three consecutive games
Included on CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

2023 (So.)

Appeared in 16 games, making 12 starts
Selected to the ASUN All-Conference first team
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll
Earned an 11-2 record with a 10.28 goals-against average and a .407 save percentage, allowed 102 goals, making 70 saves on 243 shots faced
Tallied 20 ground balls and three caused turnovers
Totaled over 595 minutes in net
Made first career start in a 22-7 win over Winthrop on March 23
Recorded a career-high 14 saves on 29 shots in a 12-10 win over Jacksonville on April 1 to help secure Liberty’s first win over the program and over a ranked opponent
Secured two five-game win streaks
Went 8-1 in ASUN matchups
Grabbed a career-high five ground balls in 12-10 win over Jacksonville on April 1

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in two games
Finished year with 10.67 goals-against average and three saves in 45 minutes of action
Made Liberty debut in the fourth quarter against Delaware State on April 2, recording one save
Played the second half against James Madison on April 13, saving two shots

Prep

Graduate of Westhampton Beach High School
Received five varsity letters in lacrosse
Earned three awards as a senior: all-county honorable mention, LILJ G.O.A.T. watch list and LILJ All-Long Island Girls honorable mention
Tallied 87 saves, three caused turnovers and one ground ball as a senior while recording a .620 save percentage
Competed at the varsity level from eighth grade through senior year, made 93 saves between her freshman and sophomore seasons while leading her team to a 60-28 combined mark
Posted a .580 save percentage as a freshman and a .500 save percentage as a sophomore
Earned FIG No. 43 Fantastic 40 of Long Island honors and Back of the Cage Top 50 High School honorable mention distinction in 2019
Competed at the club level for the Long Island Top Guns
Also competed in race walking in the winter for Westhampton Beach High School
*Note: Did not compete in spring junior season due to COVID-19 pandemic

Personal

Daughter of Christopher and Christine Gallarello
Intends on majoring in elementary education
Birthday is Dec. 10

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It’s athletically competitive and a great environment for me to strengthen my faith and trust in the Lord.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always start my game day with putting on music to make my bed.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom inspires me, she’s always been a go getter and she raised me to be the same way.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Beating Jacksonville during the regular season.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
32 Is the closest to 30 which is my favorite athlete’s number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love pancakes for breakfast.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check the Weather app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named CJ.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Henrik Lundqvist

What is your favorite possession and why?
My bible, His word is so important to my faith.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Anything by Nicki Minaj.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy is my dream vacation! So I could go back to my roots.