Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2005)
Played in 81 of 87 games for NSU during her junior season...Led the team with 207 kills, .216 attack percentage, 241 digs, 47 total blocks and 250 total points...Posted a season-high 20 kills and 23.5 points against Christian Brothers University (9/10/05)...Notched one triple-double against West Alabama (9/9/05), where she finished with 15 kills, 10 assists and 17 digs...Finished the season with eight double-doubles.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2004)
Played in all 112 games as a sophomore and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player…Finished second on the squad with 225 kills…Was third on the team with 185 digs…Registered a double-double with 12 kills and 16 digs against Rollins College (10/23/04).

AS A FRESHMAN (2003)
Was second on the team with 309 kills and 366 digs...Finished third on the team with 59 total blocks...Played in all 124 games as a freshman...Posted a season-high 25 digs against Florida Tech (9/28/03) and 24 digs against Armstrong Atlantic (9/20/03).

CAREER
Women’s Sports Society Outstanding Athlete Nominee in 2002–2003…National Wendy’s Heisman Nominee in 2002–2003…Named Dade County Player of the Year in 2002– 2003…Named Most Valuable Player in 2002…Named to the Miami-Dade All-County and Florida All-State Teams her junior year…Received the Impact Award and was named to the Miami-Dade All-County Team in 2001…Named Most Valuable Player in 2000…Named to the All-County and the Webster’s/Gatorade Invitational All-Tournament Teams in 2002.

PERSONAL
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico…Business major…Enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends…Believes her team leadership is her best asset to the team…Daughter of Carlos and Zoraida Ortiz…Has two sisters, Sharon (26) and Jennifer (23).