Cal State LA Athletics

2021: Was on Cal State LA’s beach volleyball roster in the spring, but team did not compete due to COVID-19. Appeared in seven matches and 27 sets for the indoor team in the fall. Had four kills in 10 swings for a .400 hitting percentage. Also had eight service aces and seven digs. Had a season-high two kills in a four-set win over Humboldt State on Sept. 17. Had a season-high two aces against Cal Poly Pomona in a first-round NCAA playoff win on Dec. 2. Also had two aces in a four-set win over San Francisco State on Nov. 5 and against Sonoma State in a first-round CCAA Tournament win on Nov. 18. Had a season-high four digs against Cal State San Bernardino in a second-round NCAA playoff win on Dec. 3.

2020: Was on Cal State LA’s beach volleyball team in the spring, but did not compete in any matches. Was also on the indoor roster in the fall, but the team did not compete due to COVID-19.

2019: Joined Cal State LA’s volleyball program in the fall and appeared in one match. Played in one set in a four-set win over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Sept. 21. Received 2019-20 California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic honors.

At Cathedral Catholic High School: Was on the school’s Honor Roll and was an All-Tournament Most Valuable Player as a freshman. Was a Player of the Match on Oct. 4 and 6 in 2017 and Aug. 26 in 2018.

Personal: Daughter of Sam Niu and Nancy Le. Majoring in biology. Enjoys digital art, teaching piano lessons, coaching and watching Netflix. Lists putting up banners from winning tournaments in high school as her most exciting experience in sports.