Editor's Note: This is the fifth profile in a series highlighting Little Rock Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. For more information on the February 6 ceremony, visit https://bit.ly/4q5KPV7 or email Noah Henkell at nhenkell@ualr.edu.
From the moment she stepped onto the floor, Taylor Gault changed the trajectory of Little Rock women's basketball. Now, one of the most accomplished players in program history is being honored for a career that helped define an era, as Gault is set to be inducted into the Little Rock Athletics Hall of Fame.
"I'm really honored," Gault said. "Being in the Little Rock Athletics Hall of Fame means so much because of the hard work we put in. Coach Foley pushed us, we responded, and we were very successful. Reflecting on that makes me emotional and grateful."
A Conway, Arkansas native, Gault starred for the Trojans from 2011 to 2015 and quickly established herself as one of the most complete players the program has ever seen. She earned Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year honors in 2011–12, became a three-time All-Sun Belt selection, and capped her career as the Sun Belt Player of the Year.
"Taylor was just a pure athlete -she could jump out of the gym," said Alicia Cash, a former Trojan standout and longtime assistant coach who recruited Gault. "She had a really nice pull-up jump shot and could get her shot off against the level of competition we were playing."
Over four seasons, Gault helped lead Little Rock to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including one of the most memorable moments in program history—a 66–60 upset of No. 6 seed Texas A&M in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. When the stage was biggest, Gault was at her best, delivering clutch performances that fueled championship runs and elevated the Trojans on the national stage.
"Taylor set the standard for what it meant to compete at Little Rock," said former head coach Joe Foley, who is also a member of the 2026 Class. "She embraced the work, the pressure, and the responsibility that comes with being great. When the moment was big, she wanted the ball, and her teammates trusted her. She helped change the expectations of our program, and that impact is still felt today."
By the time her career ended, Gault's name filled the record book. She finished second all-time in program history with 1,973 career points and holds school records for free throws made, free throws attempted, and games played. She also ranks among Little Rock's all-time leaders in steals, blocks, minutes played, and appearances—testament to both her durability and versatility.
Her impact went beyond numbers. Gault played with toughness, confidence, and poise, setting a standard that continues to influence the program today. She led with both her voice and her actions, embracing the responsibility that came with being the focal point of a winning team.
"Honestly, I was just shocked," Gault said of receiving the Hall of Fame news. "When I got it, it really hit me—I just sat there crying. I think it was a reaction to everything: from high school, the work I put in, the mindset I had to have, persevering, and paying for coaching. All of that effort paying off—it's an incredible feeling."
That journey began long before her college career. Gault grew up playing multiple sports, crediting her father for pushing her to stay active and competitive.
"My dad had me playing everything—football, baseball, basketball, and running track," she said. "Going to college, paying for training, making that shift to a different mindset, and putting in extra work—ability and talent matter, but the work matters too. It feels good knowing I made my mark."
Last year, Gault was inducted into the Conway High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Now, she adds another milestone—becoming a two-time Hall of Famer with her induction into the Little Rock Athletics Hall of Fame.
"It's a great feeling," Gault said. "When you're in the moment, you don't really see it from everyone else's perspective. Getting these honors now, I'm just grateful to have been able to play the sport for most of my life."
Years after her final game, Taylor Gault's legacy still resonates—etched into the record books, remembered in defining moments, and now permanently enshrined among the greatest to ever wear Trojan red.
