Talya is a remarkable defender. She has excellent field awareness and demonstrates her sharp Lax IQ in hustle plays and gaining interceptions. She has good speed and active involvement in the clears moving the ball up field efficiently. Her solid 1v1 defense makes it difficult for her opponents to get a step on her. Talya has good field vision and understands if the opportunity presents itself in a fast break that she can take it to cage and will make it count. She will continue to work on improving her stick skills with her versatility in both hands and highlighting more team defense.