The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
No. 2 Volleyball announces the addition of Malual and Parra
01.20.2021 | Volleyball
Talented international athletes Adhu Malual and Melanie Parra have joined the Longhorns’ roster.
AUSTIN, Texas – No. 2 Volleyball welcomes the additions of Adhu Malual and Melanie Parra for the spring 2021 season, head coach Jerritt Elliott announced.
Adhu Malual | OH | 6-2 | Rome, Italy | Elsa Morante High School
Quote from Coach Elliott
"Adhu is a former middle blocker that has moved to the pins. She is a very competitive athlete that has a very live arm. It will be fun to see her level with our current plyers and how she fits into the mix with this elite team. She adds to our practice gym and will be competing from day one and ultimately give us more depth in our gym and make it extremely competitive."
Prior to Texas
Gold medalist at the 2018 U19 European Championship, beating Russia in the final and silver medalist at the 2019 U20 World Championship…three-year member of the Italian Junior National Team…participated in the 2019 Gloria Cup with the senior Italian National team, playing against Turkey, Croatia and Serbia.
Personal
Daughter of Mary Gob…has two sisters, Mary and Ajak.
Why Texas?
"I chose Texas because it offers me the opportunity to play at a high level and to focus on my studies. Texas provides the kind of opportunity that all student-athletes dream of. I think it's the right choice for me."
Melanie Parra | OH | 5-11 | Culiacán, Sinaloa, México | UANL Tigres
Quote from Coach Elliott
"We are excited to have Melanie come in and get comfortable with our program. She brings a really solid toolbox to our gym, being very proficient in every skillset. She has played at a very high level internationally, playing at the World Championships when she was 16. I think she will remind a lot of people of former Longhorn Amy Neal, with her great body balance in the air and great command of the ball. She is a fun player to watch."
Prior to Texas
Bronze medalist at the 2016 U18 NORCECA Volleyball Championship in Puerto Rico…led the Mexican National Team to a first-place finish in its pool at the 2017 NORCECA Volleyball Championship…member of the senior Mexican National Team that competed at the 2018 FIVB World Championship…helped the Mexican National Team to a fourth-place finish at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Personal
Daughter of Olga Sofía Quintero Zazueta and Guadalupe Parra Quintero…sister, Olga, plays volleyball for the University of Nuevo Leon in Mexico and previously represented Mexico internationally in 2013.
Why Texas?
"It will be a very good experience for me and I will be able to grow as an athlete and as a person. I'm looking forward to studying at one of the best schools in the country and the friendships that I will be able to form."
