2018 VB Headshots - Andrea Fuentes

Andrea Fuentes Season 2018

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Height5-9
ClassRedshirt Freshman
HometownSan Juan, Puerto Rico

CAREER HONORS

  • 2018 SEC All-Freshman Team
  • 3x SEC Freshman of the Week
  • 1x SEC Setter of the Week
  • 2017-18 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2018)

  • Broke through in first full season in black and gold, leading to SEC All-Freshman Team honors
  • Became Mizzou's fifth all-time SEC All-Freshman Team recipient, joining Leketor Member-Meneh (2017), Kayla Caffey (2017), Alyssa Munlyn (2015) and Carly Kan (2013)
  • Premier match of the season occurred vs. Texas A&M (Oct. 28), as she tallied 61 assists in a five-set win over the Aggies. Became the first Tiger to eclipse 60 assists since Molly Kreklow tallied 62 against Oklahoma (Nov. 24, 2010)
  • The 61 assists ranked tied for fourth most by an SEC setter in 2018
  • Paced Mizzou with 11 double-doubles, four in non-conference play and seven in SEC action
  • 11 total double-doubles ranked tied for sixth in the SEC. Seven occurrences in SEC only play ranked tied for fourth
  • Week 12 SEC Freshman of the Week (Nov. 5-11). Produced 11.71 assists per set in wins at Auburn and versus Georgia
  • Week 10 SEC Co-Freshman of the Week (Oct. 22-28). Highlighted by aforementioned 61 assists in the Tigers' five set victory against Texas A&M
  • Week Seven SEC Setter of the Week (Oct. 1-7). Recorded impressive 12.00 assists per set in Mizzou's consecutive sweeps at home over South Carolina and Arkansas
  • Served as the Tigers' primary setter as the team switched to a 5-1 offense on Oct. 5. Mizzou went 12-4 down the stretch with Fuentes as the lone setter, including a season-high eight match winning streak
  • Was one of the SEC's best setters in conference only action, as her 10.26 assists per set ranked third. Even more impressive considering her first four matches of SEC play was with the old 6-2 offensive system
  • Produced 40-plus assists in a match nine times, 50-plus assists in a match three times and 60-plus assists once
  • Had two separate streaks of a double-double in three consecutive matches

FRESHMAN (2017)

  • Took redshirt in first season at Mizzou

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Named team captain of U20 Puerto Rican National Volleyball Team
  • Won “Best Setter” honors at the 2016 NORCECA Championship with the Puerto Rican National Team
  • Claimed a bronze medal with the U20 Puerto Rican National Team at the AAU International Division
  • In 2013, competed with the U18 Puerto Rican National Team
  • Club took fourth place at both the 2014 NORCECA U18 Championships and 2015 U18 Pan-American Cup
  • Chose Mizzou over Arkansas and Notre Dame

PERSONAL

  • Born on May 12, 1999, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
  • Raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, by father Roberto Fuentes and mother Edilsa Sepulveda
  • One younger sister, Sofia
  • Majoring in Biology, Minor in Sociology at the University of Missouri

WHY SHE CHOSE MIZZOU

  • “I wanted to go somewhere where I could see myself living comfortably. I was looking for a place where I could further both my academic and athletic careers as best as I could. There was no doubt that Mizzou was the best fit for me. The coaching staff, the team members and the different people I met on campus were all very welcoming. I heard happy experiences from the current players and I could ultimately see myself at Mizzou for the next four years. The Mizzou Volleyball experience was full of positive vibes and positive attitudes. I can’t wait to be a part of it!”

COACH KREKLOW ON ADDING ANDREA

  • “We're very excited and pleased to be able to add Andrea to our Mizzou Volleyball family," She is not only an outstanding player, but an even better person! The fact that she was named the captain of the U20 Puerto Rican National Volleyball Team at this past summer's NORCECA Tournament speaks volumes about her talent as a player and her leadership skills. Andrea is one of those rare players that has the ability to make everyone around her better. We are very excited about Andrea and can't wait to get her here beginning in 2017."
VB Andrea Fuentes 2020 HS

Redshirt Junior
2020

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Redshirt Sophomore
2019

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