Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Florida Memorial on November 4, 2025

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Provides another option at the point guard position and plays with high energy.
Junior (2010-11): Had best all-around performance in FAU's home victory over WKU (1/29) with career-high 12 points and five rebounds ... ranked second on team with 40 assists ... had a career-high six assists in season opener against Webber International (11/12) ... scored 12 points at Miami (11/26) ... matched that point total in win over WKU ... rounded out double-figure scoring outputs with a 10-point effort at Louisiana-Monroe (12/29).
Previous School: Played two seasons at Palm Beach State College under head coach Kris Ruffo ... was a first team all-conference selection ... was a junior college player of the week ... averaged 15 points, seven assists and four steals per game during JUCO career.
High School: Played at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines in Miami ... honorable mention all-state selection after her senior season ... three time all-conference selection ... Broward All-Stars choice ... MVP of the Broward All-Stars game.
Personal: Criminal justice major ... daughter of Juan Peñate and Mayda Gort ... her brother, Luis, plays baseball at Nova Southeastern University ... enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends in her free time.
Career StatsSEASON GP/S Min FGM/A Pct 3FGM/A FTM/A Pct RB AST PTS Avg.2010-11............. 25/4 326 26/64 .406 6/20 23/31 .742 35 40 81 3.2