University of Missouri Athletics

2023-24 (Senior)

• SEC Spring Honor Roll
• Finished the season with a 2-16 record in doubles, playing primarily in the five and six spots during spring competition
• Earned the win against Saint Louis in the final home match after taking the first set to a tiebreak, 7⁹-6⁷, 6-3
• Grabbed four wins in the No. 2 doubles spot with fellow senior Gabriela Martinez for the season
• Contributed a 6-4 doubles win with partner Martinez against Arkansas
• Named to the 2024 SEC Community Service Team
• Won the Mizzou Letterwinners Club Award at Roars 2024

2022-23 (Junior)

• Went 4-4 in singles matches and 2-4 in doubles matches.
• Closed out Mizzou's regular season with a straight-set victory in her singles match against Saint Louis, 6-0, 6-3.

2021-22 (Sophomore)

•  Contributed to the team's victory at No. 63 Mississippi State, defeating Marta Falceto at the number six slot, 6-4, 7-5. 
• Pulled in six doubles victories through the course of the season, teaming up with Ellie Wright to defeat Rachel Krzyzak and Lillian Gabrielsen from No. 45 Ole Miss, 6-4. 
• 2022 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll

2020-21 (Freshman)

• Clinched for Mizzou against SEMO, winning 6-3, 6-0. 
• 2020-21 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll 

HIGH SCHOOL

• Won several national championships while in Mexico. 

PERSONAL

• Daughter of Alejandro Cardenas and Romary Rifka; sister to Armando Alejandro.
• Had a 4.0 GPA over her first two semesters at Mizzou, earning spots on the Dean's list both times.
• Chose Mizzou over UC Santa Barbara and Tulane.