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Tori Talbert is a celebrated four-year letter winner for the Texas State Women's Basketball team from 2001 to 2005. Standing tall at 6'2", Tori's remarkable talent and dedication have earned her a permanent place in the annals of the university's sports legacy.

In her freshman year, Tori showcased her remarkable skills by earning Southland Conference First-Team All-Conference honors and being named the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year. She played in 27 of the 28 games as a true freshman and led the conference with a shooting percentage of .579. Not only did she top the conference in shooting, but she also led her team in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage, and free throws.

Tori's sophomore year saw her ascend to even greater heights. Tori was the top rebounder in the conference and ranked 5th nationally, maintaining a 51% shooting percentage despite being frequently double and triple-teamed.  She was named the Southland Conference Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference. Her stellar performance in the Southland Conference Tournament, where she scored 22 points to beat UTSA in the championship, propelled her team into the NCAA tournament and her earned her the Tournament MVP nod.

In her junior year, Tori continued to dominate on the court, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors. She led the conference in field goal percentage (.511) and rebounding (263) and was the team's top scorer and shot-blocker.

Her senior year was the crowning glory of her collegiate career. Tori was once again named the Southland Conference Player of the Year and First-Team All-Conference. She led the conference in scoring with 560 points and field goal percentage (.532) and served as the team captain.

Tori Talbert's illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades and records. She was a four-time Texas State Most Valuable Player and was honored 12 times as the Southland Conference Player of the Week. She was also selected to the Southland Conference All-Decade Team.

In terms of season records, Tori ranks #7 in scoring with 560 points, #7 in rebounding with 269 rebounds, and holds the #1 and #2 spots in free throws with 147 and 144, respectively.

Her career records at Texas State University are equally impressive: she ranks #1 in rebounding with 1,147 rebounds, #4 in scoring with 1,870 points, #9 in blocked shots with 57, and #1 in free throws with 503.

Within the Southland Conference, Tori holds several records that underscore her stellar career. She ranks #4 in single-game rebounds with 25, #9 in season scoring average with 22.4, and #7 in career rebounds with 1,147.

Tori's commitment to excellence extended beyond the basketball court. She was a two-time Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient and graduated in 2006 from Texas State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sports Science and a Minor in Mass Communications. In 2013, she earned a Master's degree in School Counseling from University of Texas-San Antonio.

Presently, Tori serves as a Counselor at John Paul Stevens High School in San Antonio. She is also a Community Liaison for volunteer organizations such as Clothe-A-Child, LovePacs, and Angel Tree. Tori remains actively involved with Texas State University, attending alumni events, and is proud to share that her daughter will be attending Texas State in the fall to play volleyball.