University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

2021: Played in 12 matches, earning five starts … Tallied two shots on goal in the win over Belmont Abbey … Garnered a goal in the win over Albany State … Posted a shot on goal in the draw at Georgia Southwestern … Had two shots, including one on goal, against Young Harris.

2020: Did not compete.

High School: Attended Patriot H.S. … Two-time all-district honoree … Honorable mention all-region selection as a sophomore … Led her team to the conference and district title as a sophomore … Played club ball for VDA … Guided her team to NPL Nationals as a sophomore … Led the squad to the NPL League Championship and VA State Cup Championship in 2018.

Personal: Maria Catherine Rivera was born May 25, 2002 in Niskayuna, N.Y. … Daughter of Enrique and Cathy Rivera … Has three younger brothers, Tomas, Julian and Danny … Majoring in sociology with a minor in criminal justice.