ESPN’s Maria Taylor to Emcee Celebration of Women’s Athletics Presented by adidas
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami Athletics announced Thursday that ESPN television personality Maria Taylor will serve as the emcee of the fourth annual Celebration of Women’s Athletics Presented by adidas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.
The event starts with an awards lunch at 1 p.m. at the Watsco Center, followed by Miami’s women’s basketball game against Atlantic Coast Conference rival Florida State at 4 p.m.
Taylor, who played volleyball and basketball at the University of Georgia, just completed her third season as a college analyst and reporter for ESPN. This past season she was a reporter for both College GameDay Built by Home Depot and ABC Saturday Night Football. In addition to her football duties, Taylor is a host of Big Monday and the network’s NCAA Women’s Final Four studio coverage.
“We’re excited to welcome Maria as the emcee for the Celebration of Women’s Athletics,” said Jennifer Strawley, Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer and Senior Woman Administrator. “Maria is a great ambassador for women’s college sports, and shares in our vision of creating opportunities for young women and building women champions.”
The CWA lunch honors current Miami female student-athletes from each of UM’s nine women’s programs for excellence on the playing field, as well as in the classroom and community. It also honors some of the pioneers who have helped pave the way for the continued success of women’s athletics at Miami.
Tickets to the Celebration of Women’s Athletics are $50 per person, and include admission to the women’s basketball game against Florida State. To RSVP or learn more about the event please visit www.cwa2018.eventbrite.com. Sponsorships are also available and include table sponsorships, premier table sponsorships and title sponsorships. For additional information, please contact the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699.
For more information on the event, sponsorship options and Women’s Athletics Campaign giving levels please visit www.hurricanesports.com/cwa.
