Malina Kalei Ua - Volleyball - University of Arizona Athletics

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As a Senior (2021)

As a Junior (2020-21)

As a Sophomore (2019)

As a Freshman (2018)

Was an important member of UA’s backrow defense as a freshman, appearing 109 sets over 30 matches, including five starts …
Averaged 1.19 digs/set, sixth best figure on the team
Finished fifth on the team with 0.11 aces/set
Had 26 assists (0.24/set), fourth most on the team
Recorded three double-digit-dig matches, including a season-high 11 twice (vs. UC Davis, 9/15; at USC, 10/14)
Served a career-most two aces vs. CSUN (8/24)

Prep

A four-year letterwinner at Lakewood High School in Long Beach, California under head coach Mike Wadley
A second-team all-conference performer as a senior
Received the Coach’s Award as a freshman and sophomore and was named the Best Defensive Player as a sophomore and a senior
Received the Student Athlete Award, given for academic and athletic excellence, all four years
Helped lead team to the Moore League Championship
Played club ball with Mizuno Long Beach City under coaches Jeremy Moenoa and for former Wildcat Candace Nicholson

Personal

Born Feb. 17, 2000 to Henry and Russlyn Ua in Long Beach, California
Has two brothers (Ivan and Isaac) and one sister (Liana)
Plans to major in business management with hopes to one day own her own business
Enjoys sleeping in her free time
Chose Arizona because “U of A is an amazing school both athletically and academically.”

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