Academy of Art University Athletics

2008-2009 Season: Tyson-Taufoou was third on the team in rebounding average with the most offensive rebounds (68) of any Urban Knight ... started 15 games and played in all 26 games ... averaged 5.3 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game, and 1.4 steals ... scored a career-high 14 points against Saint Martin's on Jan. 16, 2009 ... pulled double-digit rebounds on six occasions including her career-high of 13 against University of Hawaii at Hilo on Jan. 28, 2009 ... recorded her career-high in steals (7) against Simpson on Jan. 10, 2009.

Career: Tyson-Taufoou played two years at Mineral Area Junior College in Park Hills, Mo., and one year at Menlo College ... was team captain at both Mineral Area Junior College and Menlo College … received all-state nominations and was voted Most Inspirational.

Personal: Ali Tyson-Taufoou was born in Lansdale, Pa. ... parents are Ron and Sandy Tyson ... has one brother, Travis, and one sister, Stacey ... says her niece and nephew are her pride and joy ... enjoys barbequing, being outside and spending time with her family, friends, and husband ‘T’ ... a graduate student pursuing her Master's degree in Advertising.