Meet Iowa State volleyball's newest transfer, Candelaria Herrera

Sophomore Candelaria Herrera during Iowa State Volleyball's media day Aug. 14 in Hilton Coliseum.

AMES, Iowa -- During Iowa State’s volleyball media day press conference, coach Christy Johnson-Lynch said that her current team will be one of the deepest she’s ever had and the team is full with players battling for spots.

She said that part of the reason is the talent of newcomers including members of the freshman class. She also mentions the name “Candelaria.”

On May 17, the Iowa State volleyball team announced the acquisition of sophomore Florida A&M transfer Candelaria Herrera, who will be eligible to play immediately.

As a freshman for the Rattlers, Herrera was won MEAC Rookie of the year and was named to the All-MEAC First Team as a middle blocker.

Herrera said that part of the reason for her departure from Florida A&M was a failure to live up to her expectations.

“I came to the United States with a lot of expectations and purpose and one of those is improving my volleyball and getting my degree, so my other university was not achieving that,” Herrera said.

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