Barry University Athletics

MARIA AT A GLANCE: Returns for final season ... Technically one of the best setters in the region ... Has improved her decision-making ... Good blocking setter ... Great attitude and working relationship with teammates.

JUNIOR (2006): Played all 30 matches for the Bucs last season ... Second on the team with a .302 hitting percentage ... Led the Bucs with 1,373 assists, which ranks second in Barry single-season history ... Was second in the Sunshine State Conference and 36th in NCAA Division II with 11.94 assists per game.

LOUSIANA TECH (2005): Played one season for Heather Mazeitis at LA Tech ... Saw action in 21 matches with 12 starts ... Dished out 672 assists in shared court time, averaging 10.34 assists per game ... Recorded 119 digs and 22 total blocks ... Helped lead the Lady Techsters to a 15-18 record against tough Division I competition.

NAVARRO CC (2004): Played one year at Navarro CC under Wally Brooks ... Helped lead the Dawgs to a 27-13 record and a second-place finish in Region XIV, District G ... As part of a two-setter system, she played in 137 games and recorded 720 assists, averaging 5.25 per game.

HIGH SCHOOL (CLUB): Graduated from Anglo Bittar High in Curitiba in 2001 ... One of 12 athletes selected to play for the Parana state volleyball team, which competed for the Brazilian national championship in 1999 and 2000 ... Also played for the Parana Club volleyball team that won three consecutive conference championships.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Edvino and Graziella Cettina Romanowski ... Has one brother, Davi ... Majoring in business management.