Leandra Mangual-Duran

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SENIOR (2022)

Appeared in 25 matches (93 sets)
Recorded a team-best 321 digs (3.45 digs per set) on the campaign
Notched 80 assists (0.86 assists per set), the second-most on the team
Totaled 21 service aces (0.23 aces per set), the second-most on the squad
Posted a double-double with 10 assists and 18 digs against Ohio (9/16)
Tallied a season-best 29 digs at Butler (9/16)
Produced a season-high three aces to go along with 23 digs and two assists against Kentucky (9/28)
Notched 15 double-digit dig matches including eight in a row from Aug. 28 to Sept. 17

JUNIOR (2021)

Battled injury majority of the season, played in three matches started all three of those.

SOPHOMORE (2020-21)

FRESHMAN (2019)

Appeared in all 30 of Mizzou's matches in first-year campaign, tallying 14 starts at libero
Served as Tigers' starting libero in 14 of Mizzou's opening 15 matches. Concluded season as team's top defensive option off the bench
Recorded 225 total digs, 32 assists, 10 aces and 11.0 points for the year
Tallied six matches with double-digit digs
Posted six digs and one assist at No. 5 Nebraska (Dec. 7) in NCAA Tournament play
Earned first career kill in regular season finale versus LSU (Nov. 30)
Outstanding versus No. 13 Hawaii (Sept. 21), finishing with season-high 23 digs in five-set contest
Recorded season-high two aces versus Boise State (Sept. 15) and Austin Peay (Sept. 13)
Tallied first career double-digit dig match at Dayton (Sept. 6)
Earned first collegiate start at Miami (Fla.) (Aug. 30) in season opener

HIGH SCHOOL (HAGERTY)

Named among PrepVolleyball's "Top 150 Senior Aces" list
Excelled with Orlando-Tampa Volleyball Academy (OTVA) throughout high school career, including AAU All-American honors in 2017 and 2015
In final 2018 campaign with OTVA, posted 523 kills on .427 hitting with 444 digs
2018 First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Conference selection
2018 Hagerty Varsity MVP, Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year
In 2018 season, posted 274 kills on .320 hitting, 299 digs, 21 total blocks and 36 aces
2017 National Junior of the Year Finalist, Orlando Sentinel All-Area, First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Conference honoree
2017 Hagerty Varsity MVP, Offensive & Defensive Player of the Year
2016 First-Team All-Conference, Hagerty Varsity Defensive Player of the Year
2015 First-Team All-Conference and Hagerty Freshman of the Year
OTVA won 16 Open title at AAU National Volleyball Junior Championships at Disney World

PERSONAL

Born on Nov. 7, 2001, to father Hector R. Mangual and mother Aileen Duran
Has one older sister, Astrid, and one younger brother, Hectorgiovanny
Also excelled academically at Hagerty, earning high honors status all four years
Pursuing biomedical engineering major at the University of Missouri
Picked Mizzou over Nebraska, Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.

WHY SHE CHOSE MIZZOU

"When I started looking at colleges, I wanted my future school not only to be a great volleyball school, but also a great academic school and that's when I realized that Mizzou was the best fit for me. It felt like a home away from home. The coaching staff, the players and the environment was exactly what I had been looking for. I'm so excited to be a part of such an amazing program with amazing people."

COACHING STAFF ON ADDING LEANDRA

"We're very excited to have Leandra join our program! She's a great all-around player that will provide a lot to our team. She possesses great quickness and has a great platform. She understands the game and how to play it. Leandra is an outstanding student and a great person and knows how to compete and win. We look forward to getting her in our gym."