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2026 Volleyball Roster

3 Maria Afonso

  • Position:
    OH
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
  • Major:
    Business Analytics
  • High School:
    Colégio Saber/UC San Diego

Summary

Biography

Before Hofstra:

Sophomore transfer from UC San Diego.
Earned Big West Offensive Player of the Week honors during the 2025 season.
Appeared in 28 matches, totaling 233 kills, 251 points and 29 total blocks.
Prior to competing in the NCAA, was named Best Outside Hitter at the 2024 Brazilian U19 National Championship and National U19 Championship Qualifier.
Helped her teams capture Rio de Janeiro U19 and U21 State Championships and a São Paulo State Championship.
Won a silver medal representing Brazil at the 2022 South American Championship.
Played club volleyball for Clube Curitibano, Esporte Clube Pinheiros and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.

Personal:

Daughter of Veronica Maria Cavalcanti de Brito and Lucas Zgoda Cordeiro Afonso.
Has two sisters, Zoe and Arya.
Business analytics major.
Plans to play professional volleyball before pursuing a career as a data analyst.
 
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