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Mizzou Libero Sands Added to USA Volleyball's U23 National Team Roster

GUANAJUATO, MEXICO, JUL 18 – Maya Sands earned a spot on the USA Volleyball U23 roster after surpassing 1,000 career digs and being named back-to-back Southeastern Conference Libero of the Year.

  • On Friday, USA Volleyball extended an invitation, Maya Sands accepted and joined the roster.
  • As a back-to-back SEC Libero of the Year, she amassed 1,489 career digs, and she captained the Tigers to a strong season.
  • From this upcoming Friday to August 2, the U23 team will train in Leon, Mexico, under coach Marie Zidek with Olympian assistants.
  • The Tigers look to carry momentum from last season’s NCAA Sweet Sixteen run, with Sands’ contributions.
  • Ahead of her senior year, this international stint could shape her development before collegiate play resumes.
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Mizzou libero Sands added to USA Volleyball's U23 national team roster

Maya Sands joins 17 other athletes and will train for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup in Leon, Mexico.

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