2024 (Junior):
Played in 24 games and 65 sets … Delivered key performances off the bench throughout the season … Tallied a season-high 9 digs in a four-set win over Le Moyne (Sept. 13) … Fired a season-best 3 service aces and totaled 3 points at Saint Peter’s (Oct. 26) … Contributed 2 assists at Niagara (Nov. 3), marking a personal best …

2023 (Sophomore):
Played in 9 games and 20 sets … Posted a season-high 14 digs in a strong defensive showing against Binghamton (Nov. 8) … Matched her season-best 3 points in that same match, adding 2 assists and her only kill of the season … Recorded a season-high 3 service aces at Fairfield (Sept. 30) … Added an ace and 9 digs across five sets at Quinnipiac (Oct. 1)...

2022 (Freshman):
Appeared in all 29 matches … Averaged 2.11 digs/set … Posted a receive percentage of .888 … 21 service aces … Averaged 2.37 digs/set in MAAC play … Had a season-best 21 digs against Saint Peter’s (Sept. 24) … Followed that up with 17 digs against Rider (Sept. 25) … Added a season-high three aces against Rider … Seven other games of 10-plus digs … Had a four-game streak of recording at least 10 digs …

Prior to College: Attended Vista Ridge High School, where she played two years of varsity volleyball… Also competed in track and field and tennis… Led the team in aces during the 2018 season and was named First-Team All-District in 2022… Earned Honor Roll recognition in 2021 and 2022… Played club volleyball for Austin Skyline Volleyball Club… Daughter of Danielle and Jesus Alva… Majoring in Computer Engineering.

Why Garza Chose Manhattan: “Growing up in Austin, I was ready for a new environment that would challenge me in new ways, both on the court and off. Manhattan University stood out because it gave me the chance to play Division I volleyball while experiencing everything New York City has to offer. Additionally, the university’s location gave me access to incredible opportunities, not only athletically but also academically and professionally, which was important for my long-term goals.”