Nathalia Araujo Position: Student Assistant

Making the transition from player to coach is Nathalia Araujo. After having played for the Golden Hurricane for two seasons, the former outside hitter will enter her first year as a member of the coaching staff.

The native of Fortaleza, Brazil, Araujo led the Hurricane in digs in two seasons at TU, leading the squad in 21 matches during her tenure a a player.

She started 46 matches for TU, while playing in 209 games. Araujo finished with 767 career digs, after setting a single-season record with 405 digs as a junior. She currently ranks fourth all-time at TU for digs in a career.

Araujo transferred to TU from Frank Phillips College. She was a two-time all-region selection for the Lady Plainsmen, including the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore. A two-time team MVP, she helped lead FPC to a 30-6 record, a conference championship and a berth in the regional championship match as a sophomore.