The Illinois State volleyball team has added Juma Armando to its roster, the team announced Monday. Armando has enrolled in summer classes at Illinois State and will begin training with the team immediately.
“We are extremely excited that Juma chose Illinois State University to continue her college career,” said Illinois State associate head coach Eric Plunkett. “She has a great work ethic and strong character that will add value to this roster. She is a dynamic athlete with a great arm and we believe she will be a productive scorer for our team.
“Juma has a great competitive attitude which will fit in well with our team and help us achieve our goals this upcoming season.”
Armando, born in Angola and raised in Toronto, Ontario, comes to Illinois State as a transfer from Chicago State, by way of Vincennes University. Armando will have one season of eligibility to compete at Illinois State.
“I’m so excited to compete and be a part of this team,” Armando said. “I have a good feeling about this season and hope I can contribute to this team’s success.”
Armando played in all 29 of Chicago State’s matches in 2016 and led the team in points (296.5) and points per set (2.99), and kills (271) and kills per set (2.74). A full rotation player at Chicago State, she also ranked third on the team in digs (158).
Armando was especially good down the stretch for Chicago State in 2016, posting double-digit kills in seven of her team’s final eight matches of the 2016 season, including four matches with 20 kills.
Armando and the Illinois State volleyball team will begin official preseason practices in early August and will begin the 2017 season later that month.
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