Kayla Magee

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Position:
D
Prev School:
South Carolina, Carolina Forest HS

2024 (Jr.)

Named to the Conference USA All-Conference first team
Included on the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region second team
Selected to the VaSID All-State second team
Named the CUSA Defensive Player of the Week on Aug. 20
Started all 21 games, logging over 1,750 minutes
Led Liberty defense that ranked No. 12 in the country with a 0.619 goals-against average
Recorded eight shots with two on goal
Totaled 16 games with a complete 90-minute performance including a stretch of nine consecutive to wrap the 2024 season

Previous School- South Carolina (2022, 2023)

Appeared in five games
Made collegiate debut on Aug. 21, 2022, in a 2-0 victory over East Carolina
Played a career-high 32 minutes in a 5-0 triumph over Coastal Carolina on Sep. 3, 2023
Two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll Recipient

Prep

Attended Carolina Forest High School, played club soccer for Tophat ECNL/DA and WHYFC ECNL
Named an ECNL Player to Watch in 2018 and 2019.
Helped lead her team to qualify for the North American Cup in 2018 and 2019
Georgia State Cup Champion in 2018
Member of the 2017 WAGS Championship Squad
Participated in the South Carolina Olympic Development Program

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty for the competitive environment on and off the field that pushes you to become the best version of yourself all while staying close to home and near family!

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I tape my wrist and write a little message to keep in mind during the game.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my team and I won the SEC Tournament in 2022.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear the number 34 because my dad was also number 34 in college.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, Skylor Magee, played football at the University of Southern Mississippi. Currently coaching football at Liberty University. My mom, Leslie Magee, played soccer at Auburn, then later transferred to University of Southern Mississippi.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite meal of the day. My favorite dish is currently a Caesar salad with a side of fries.

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

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading is my favorite hobby outside of athletics.

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

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney Leroux.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My iPad. I use it for everything, such as notes in class, watching shows, and shopping.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece because of the sightseeing, beaches, and culture.