At this point in her volleyball career, Avital Jaloba knows what she wants.
She’s gone from being the youngest member of the Israeli Women’s National Team to being a 25-year-old elder stateswoman for the University of New Mexico volleyball team. The 6-foot-2 middle blocker’s super senior season – the extra season allowed athletes who were in school during the pandemic – begins Friday when the Lobos host Cal State Fullerton at the Pit, and Jaloba has high expectations.
“I think we have what it takes to do something great this season,” she said. “We’re excited and very focused.