Sac State HC Troy Taylor has been exceptional since he took over the Hornets. In just two years at the helm, he is 15-1 in the Big Sky with two Big Sky titles and has taken the Hornets to the playoffs in both years. His teams have improved each year and they are the #4 seed in the playoffs this year. His record speaks for itself and it's paying off in a big way for recruiting. Very, very impressive to say the least.

Here's how the two coaches compare at their current schools:

Troy Taylor:


Dan Hawkins:


2021: (8-3 overall) (5-3, 5th place in the Big Sky)

Totals at UCD: (31-21 overall) and (21-16 in the Big Sky)

Comparing both coaches: Taylor is 18-6 and 15-1 and Hawkins is 31-21 and 21-16.

It's obvious that Taylor is off to a fast start and has been very successful in just 2 years.