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2024 Volleyball Roster

20 Andrea Calderon

  • Position Libero
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Lima, Peru
  • High School Peruano Chino Juan XXIII

Biography

Getting to know…Andrea Calderon
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth:10/1/2002
Birth Location: Lima, Peru

Social Media
Twitter: andrea_fcr02
Instagram: andreacalderonr
Facebook: Andrea Calderon Rios

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Volleyball and Track
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 
-Represented the Peruvian National Team, placing first at the 2019 Pan-American U18 Cup in Durango, Mexico Also, powered Peru to a second-place finish at the South American U18 Championship in Valledupar, Colombia
-Named Best Libero of Compeonato Nacional Menores U16 in 2018
-Selected as Second-Best Libero at the U20 World Cup Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico
Favorite sports memory? Representing my country in many international tournaments. 
Most influential in your athletic career? Brenda Castillo
Other personal athletic highlights: Named Best Libero of Compeonato Nacional Menores U16 in 2018
-Selected as Second-Best Libero at the U20 World Cup Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico. 

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: All-WAC academic 
-Magna Cum Laude Graduated -Chicago State University College of Honors (2024/05/09)    
-Honors Rolls - Provost's List (2023-2024) Chicago State University College of Honors (2024/04/18)
-Honors Rolls (2021-2022)-Chicago State University College of Honors (2023/04/20)
-Honors Rolls - Provost's List (2022-2023) Chicago State University College of Honors (2023/04/20)
-Delta Mu Delta - International Honor Society in Business (2023/03/07)

Family Information
Daughter of Jorge Calderon and Deiny Rios
Brothers and/or sisters: Ariana Calderon (sister)

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I love flowers and plants
What is your dream job? Professional Volleyball player
Why did you choose Chicago State? It is located in a nice city, with a good, growing volleyball program
Do you have a sports hero? Simone Biles
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Long bike rides
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My incredible family
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Brazilian national team
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Competitive and resilience
What is your favorite food? Ceviche
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Lomo Saltado
What or who motivates you to work hard? Getting better and having a nice chemistry with my teammates
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Great things never came from comfort zones
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Brenda Castillo, Monica De Gennaro, Nyeme Costa
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Where she goes -Bad bunny
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? I would love to see myself with a great family and a stable job.
How many languages do you speak? Spanish and English


2021 (Redshirt Freshman, Chicago State)
  • Appeared in 28 matches for Chicago State team that posted most Division I wins in program history (17)
  • Ranked 10th in Western Athletic Conference with 3.85 digs per set
  • Posted 400 digs to lead Cougars’ defense
  • Added 15 aces, fourth-most on Cougars

2020-21 (Freshman, Chicago State)
  • Appeared in all 10 matches
  • Led Cougars with seven service aces
  • Twice earned three aces, February 23 at Utah Valley and April 1 vs. UTRGV
  • 143 digs powered Cougars in freshman season
  • 4.43 digs per set ranked sixth in Western Athletic Conference
  • Racked up double-digit digs in all but two matches, including season-best 24 on March 2 vs. Tarleton

Previous
  • Attended Colegio Peruano Cino Juan XXIII.
  • Competed in track and field in addition to volleyball.
  • Represented Peruvian National Team, placing first at the 2019 Pan-American U18 Cup in Durango, Mexico. Also, powered Peru to second-place finish at South American U18 Championship in Valledupar, Colombia.
  • Named Best Libero of Compeonato Nacional Menores U16 in 2018.
  • Selected as Second-Best Libero at U20 World Cup Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico. 
     

Statistics

Season:
2024

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Historical Player Information

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    2020-21Freshman

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    2021-22Redshirt Freshman

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    2022Redshirt Sophomore

    Libero
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    2023Junior

    Libero
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    2023Redshirt Junior

    Libero
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    2023Redshirt Junior

    Libero
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    2024Graduate Student

    Libero
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