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2021 (Graduate): Led the team in kills (192) ... Had three double-doubles during the season ... Had double digit digs in each of the first four matches of the season ... Seven kills, three aces and 11 digs against Manhattan on Aug. 28 ... Finished with 10 kills and 13 digs at NCCU on Oct. 31 ... Had 10 kills and 12 digs versus Coppin State on Nov 5 ... Finished with 20 kills and 11 digs versus NC Central on Nov. 19 in the MEAC Tournament

2020 (Senior): Lost season due to COVID 19 pandemic ...

2019 (Junior): Competed in one match versus Penn on Sept. 6 and had five kills and three digs ... Suffered season-ending injury during Penn match

JUCO: Played two seasons at the College of Central Florida before coming to Eastern Shore ... Two-time NJCAA All-American student-athlete... Was the offensive player of the year and female athlete of the year in 2018-2019

High School/Club: Won national championships in Brazil in 2013 and 2014 in high school 

Personal:  Daughter of Carlos Cruz and Marlene Pereira ... has one brother (Gabriel) ... exercise science major at Maryland Eastern Shore ... listens to music that gets her excited before games ... best personal sports moment was winning a tough game against Polk State in 2017 because it helped the team win the conference...her parents are her biggest influence because they are always pushing her to be a better athlete and person ... wants to get a master's degree in health performance to become a better Strength and Conditioning Coach following graduation ... favorite quote is “Everything happens for a reason ... favorite book is "The Mindful Athlete" by George Mumford and favorite movie is White Chicks  ... Personal best non-athletic accomplishment was FCSAA all-academic team… personal goal for the season is to win a conference championship ... Her personal athletic goal before graduation is to play in the NCAA Tournament