Sophomore Year (2010-11): Maurice posted a 2-1 overall singles record and a 0-1 SoCon singles mark, playing in the number five and six positions. She posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over UNC Asheville at number five singles and notched a 6-4, 6-2 number six victory over #35 SMU. Maurice also had a 2-1 overall doubles record, including a 1-1 doubles record against SoCon opponents. She teamed with Monica Arguello for an 8-1 win over UNC Asheville in the second doubles spot then paired with Margaret Boyette for an 8-2 victory over Western Carolina in the top doubles match. Maurice was honored as a member of the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
Freshman Year (2009-10): Maurice broke into the Paladin lineup as a freshman, seeing significant playing time at number three doubles. She posted a 10-10 overall record for doubles, including a 5-5 mark in conference matches. Maurice teamed with fellow rookie Michele Stanford for a 5-4 league mark at number three doubles. She combined with Jennifer Betts for a win over UNC Asheville at number two doubles. Maurice recorded a 1-1 singles record, with win against UNC Asheville in the number six singles match. She was named to the ITA All-Academic team and the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
Prep/Personal: Olivia Maurice played at Wheeler High School for head coach Jenny Boucher, where she won three team MVP awards. She was also a member of the varsity cross country and basketball teams and played recreational lacrosse. A member of the National Honor Society, she was a National Merit Scholar and an AP Scholar. Olivia Jane Maurice was born on December 6, 1990, in Marietta, Ga. She is the daughter of Laura and Richard Maurice. She plans to major in pre-engineering.
Getting to know Olivia Maurice
Favorite restaurant: Maggiano’s
Favorite book: Twilight
Favorite band: Dashboard Confessional
Favorite movie: Love Actually
Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries
Favorite professional sports team: The Braves
Dream Job: Aeronautical engineer
Craziest ambition: Go hiking through Europe
Best non-athletic talent: Sleeping
First job: Working in a concession stand
Something people don’t know about me: I am a twin
Proudest athletic accomplishment: Beating Melanie Oudin when I was 12
The most famous person I’ve met: Melanie Oudin
If a movie were made about me, I’d want this actress to play me: Jennifer Garner
Pro player I’d most like to play against: Maria Sharapova
The reality show I’d go on: The Real World
If I’m cooking, we’re having: Steak and twice stuffed baked potatoes
If I were not a tennis player, I would be: A soccer player
