University of Nevada Las Vegas

~Mariana returns for her second season as a middle blocker. 2004

~She led all Rebels with 100 games played in 26 matches. ~She tied for the most blocks in a match (Nine vs. Wyoming, Oct. 3). ~She had 11 matches where her attacking percentage was over .400. ~She had 12 matches in which she had 10 or more kills. ~She picked up five of her 38 digs against Nevada, Reno (Nov. 7). ~She had three matches where she picked up two aces; at New Mexico (Nov. 11), at Air Force (Nov. 13), vs. Wyoming (Nov. 18). Junior College

~She played at Midland JC in Midland, Texas, from 2002-03. ~She was named MVP and was awarded all-conference honors both seasons. ~She led the NJCAA in kills per game during the 2003 season. High School

~She graduated from high school in 2002 from General Vladimir Stoychev. ~She won six gold medals and one bronze in the national championships of Bulgaria. Personal

~Born on March 30, 1984, in Pleven, Bulgaria. ~Daughter of Krastyo and Vanya Pencheva. ~She has one brother, Nicolay (26). ~She is majoring in kinesiology. Career Records

Kills:	18 at Wyoming (10-29-04)
Attempts:	41 vs. BYU (11-5-04)
Assists:	2, three times
Digs:	5 vs. UNR (11-7-04)
Aces:	2, three times
Blocks:	9 vs. Wyoming (10-3-04)