Eastern Connecticut State University

2019: As a first year member of the program. she earned her first varsity letter...appeared in 23 ot of 90 sets and in 11 out of the 26 matches starting in 2...had 20 kills with a .121 percentage...had 11 service attempts with a .818 service percentage... 1 reception attempt with a 1.0 percentage...had 7 digs with 6 block assists...averaged 1 point per set with 23 total points on the season...

 High School: Played volleyball for 4 years. An All Area Senior in volleyball, member of the all-conference second team. Captain of the volleyball team during her senior year. Received an award for Academic Excellence.

PERSONAL: born Nayeli M. Cruz Martinez May 26, 2001… Parents: Damarys and Fernando… Sibling: Fernando… Major: Criminology… Career plans: FBI/Major Crimes… Residence: Wallingford, CT…

NAYELI... REVEALED

One thing you would like to do before you die: Travel and learn new things about other cultures
Pregame ritual: Listen to music and focus on my breath to relax
If you could describe yourself in one word, it would be: Organize
Favorite smell: Lavender
If you could meet anyone (living or dead), who would it be: Selena
If your life could be made into a movie, the title would be: Miss Perfectionist
What would you like to get paid to do for a living: Fashion designer
A class you’ve taken that you’ll never need to use: Gender, Justice, Environment
Biggest waste of money: Hair and face products
Something you wish you were better at: Long distance runs
Hidden talent not many people know you have: Drawing and painting
Most embarrassing moment: Talking to people for the first time
Irrational fear: Nyctophobia
Something your friends would consider “so you”: Wearing pink sneakers or volleyball shoes
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, it would be: Mofongo con carne frita
If you could invent a new ice cream flavor, it would be: Caramel frappe ice cream
TV/Fictional character you most resemble: Samantha from Total Drama Island