Lander University

Lorena Maia begins her first season as a Lander graduateassistant coach after a successful playing career at nearbyNewberry College. While at Lander she will be pursuing a bachelor'sdegree in nursing.

A native of Brazil, Lorena earned a bachelor's degree in biologyand a minor in chemistry earlier this spring at Newberry.

A four-year starter as an outside hitter/middle blocker forNewberry, Maia received her team's Freshman of the Year Award andfinished her career as Newberry's all-time leader in kills andaces.