Duquesne University Athletics

HONORS

• NCATA Academic Honor Roll (2025)

AS A FRESHMAN (2025)

• Member of Duquesne’s inaugural acrobatics and tumbling team
• NCATA Academic Honor Roll
• Competed in at least six heats every meet, reaching a season-high eight heat appearances three times
• Participated in Compulsory Pyramid, Compulsory Toss, Synchronized Pyramid, Synchronized Toss, Quad Pass, and Team Event in every meet ... Had five outings in Open Toss, three in Inversion Pyramid, and two in 450 Salto Toss
  • Scored a season-high 9.85 in Compulsory Pyramid at Missouri State; posted a 9.0 or higher in all seven outings
  • Tallied three season highs at Missouri State in Compulsory Pyramid (9.85), Compulsory Toss (9.70), and 450 Salto Toss (8.75)
  • Finished the season with a high score of 9.75 in Synchronized Pyramid, tied a season-best 8.50 in Synchronized Toss, and contributed to a season-high Team Event score (88.86) in the win over Buffalo State
  • Helped the Quad Pass unit post a season-high 7.700 in the win at West Liberty
  • Synchronized Pyramid unit averaged over a 9.3 all season
  • Registered a season-best 9.20 in Open Toss vs. No. 1 Baylor
  • Recorded a high score of 8.50 three times in Synchronized Toss

HIGH SCHOOL  

• Primarily competed with club team (Gymnastics Learning Center), coached by Josh Orton, Pete Degenhardt, and Tanya Silva  
• Two-time Level 9 State Champion, Regional Qualifier, and Eastern National Qualifier  
• Was a preschool teacher this past summer and has coached class-level gymnastics for two years  
• Member of Yearbook Club, Red Cross Club, Best Buddies program, Interact club, and Student Council  

PERSONAL  

• Born on August 10 in Winchester, MA  
• Daughter of Melissa Cruz and Joe Angland    
• Has a younger sister Emily  
• Certified in RAD self defense