Cal State LA Athletics

2021: Had her best season for the Golden Eagles in her final year with the program. Played in 23 matches and 65 sets. Led the team in blocks with 62 and also contributed 45 kills. Led the team and was third in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in blocks per set (0.95). Matched her career high with eight blocks in a four-set NCAA playoff win against Cal Poly Pomona on Dec. 2. Followed that up with seven blocks in a three-set win at Cal State San Bernardino in an NCAA West Region semifinal match on Dec. 3. Had a season-high eight kills in a three-set win over Cal State Monterey Bay on Nov. 6. For her career, appeared in 58 matches and 147 sets. Had 138 blocks and 110 kills.

2020: Was on the roster, but team did not compete due to COVID-19.

2019: Showed tremendous improvement and had her best season yet in the fall with Cal State LA’s indoor team. Appeared in 21 matches and played a total of 60 sets. Was third on the team in total blocks with 58 and second on the team and seventh in the CCAA in blocks per set (0.97). Had 52 kills and 84 points. Recorded a career-high 10 kills and four blocks in a four-set win at Cal State San Marcos on Nov. 9. Had a career-high eight blocks in a five-set win over Cal Poly Pomona on Nov. 2. Also had seven blocks in a five-set win over San Francisco State in the opening round of the CCAA Tournament on Nov. 21. Was also a key member of Cal State LA’s beach volleyball team in the spring (2020). Competed in six matches at No. 3 and 4 pairs.

2018: Returned for a second season with the Golden Eagles in the indoor season and made significant contributions. Appeared in five matches and eight sets. Recorded a career-high five kills in two sets against American International on Aug. 25. Also had two kills against Alaska Fairbanks on Sept. 1. Was a key member of Cal State LA’s beach volleyball team for a second straight year in the spring (2019) and was a regular member of the team’s top five pairs.

2017: Provided valuable depth for the program in her first season with the Golden Eagles in the fall. Appeared in nine matches and a total of 14 sets. Had six kills and 12 blocks, including three solo. Finished the season with 13.5 points. Had three kills and two blocks against Hawaii Pacific on Sept. 8. Was a regular contributor for Cal State LA’s beach volleyball team in the spring (2018) in her first year with the program.

At Alta Loma High School: Earned Mt. Baldy League and team Most Valuable Player awards in 2016-17.

Personal: Daughter of Paul and Droxina Duarte. Majoring in public health. Enjoys going to the beach, being with friends and hiking as her most exciting experience in sports. Lists winning the tournament to earn a bid to Junior Olympics in her senior club season as her most exciting experience in sports.