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2021 Sun Belt Conference Libero of the Year Tatum Ticknor led the conference in digs (625) and digs per set (5.48), while leading Arkansas State in digs each year she played. In her Red Wolf career, Ticknor notched two All-Conference selections, being named as an automatic first-team selection in 2021, and an All-Sun Belt second team selection as a freshman in 2017.
 
As a redshirt junior in the 2021 season, Ticknor played in all 18 matches at the libero spot, leading Arkansas State in digs (356) and digs per set (5.39). Tatum closed the season fifth nationally in total digs, a league-high mark, while her digs-per-set average was seventh-best in the nation, also setting a benchmark for the Sun Belt.
 
A Grapevine, Texas native and Colleyville-Heritage alum, Ticknor was a four-year letter winner for her alma mater. As a senior in 2016, Ticknor was named a Texas Association of Volleyball Coaches (TAVC) All-State Libero and TAVC All-Star Team selection, and was named District Defensive MVP and First-Team All-District. Ticknor was also named a Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas Morning News All-Area Libero in 2016, after leading the district in digs on the way to a regional quarterfinal appearance in the 5A state tournament.