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Pepperdine University Athletics

2026 Women's Beach Volleyball Roster

27 Sonia Mancuso

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Santa Barbara, Calif.
  • High School Dos Pueblos HS

Biography

CLUB: Competed for Elite Beach Volleyball in 2024 and Spiker in 2025.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Santa Barbara, Calif. ... A two year member of varsity ... named to All-Channel League honors as a sophomore ... A Tri Valley League champ in 2022 and Channel League champ the following year ... Lettered in basketball and golf in addition to indoor volleyball ... Named to All-League second team in basketball for the 2022 season.

PERSONAL: Born in Santa Barbara, Calif. to parents Cristina and Tony ... Has a younger brother, Matthew ... Majoring in business administration ... Hopes to explore entrepreneurship and work on a start-up after she graduates ... Chose Pepperdine because of, "the beach volleyball program. I wanted to compete at a high level and the team culture and coaching at Pepperdine really stood out to me. Additionally, the strong academics and beautiful Malibu location made it the perfect fit."

FAVORITES: Favorite beach volleyball athlete is Barbara Fontana ... Outside of volleyball she roots for Steph Curry (athlete from sport other than her own), Team USA, and the San Diego Padres (pro teams) ... Media she enjoys includes She's the Man (movie) and The Book Thief (book) ... Likes listening to SZA (musical artist) ... In her free time she likes to bake, cook, paint, hike, and watch basketball ... Favorite food is açaí bowls.