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Xavier University Athletics
Womenβs Basketball Signs Maria Anais Rodriguez to 2026-27 Roster
04.17.26 | Women's Basketball
The forward spent the 2025-26 season at Arkansas
CINCINNATI - Xavier head women's basketball coach Billi Chambers announced the addition of Maria Anais Rodriguez to the 2026-27 roster on Friday.
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Rodriguez spent the 2025-26 season at Arkansas. The 6-foot-1 forward played in 29 games (six starts) for the Razorbacks, averaging 5.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. She added 28 steals, 19 assists and 10 blocks.
"Maria is a tremendous addition to our roster," said Chambers. "She brings offensive versatility and a strong defensive presence. Her collegiate experience, along with aΒ significant role with the Spanish national team, will lend well to her transition to the intense competition of the BIG EAST."
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Prior to Arkansas, she played for one year at Oklahoma State. Rodriguez played in six games for the Cowgirls during the 2024-25 season, totaling nine points, eight rebounds and one assist.
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The Barcelona, Spain, native helped her country to a 6-1 record and the silver medal at the 2024 FIBA U18 Women's Eurobasket Championships. She averaged 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists at the tournament.
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Rodriguez spent the 2025-26 season at Arkansas. The 6-foot-1 forward played in 29 games (six starts) for the Razorbacks, averaging 5.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. She added 28 steals, 19 assists and 10 blocks.
"Maria is a tremendous addition to our roster," said Chambers. "She brings offensive versatility and a strong defensive presence. Her collegiate experience, along with aΒ significant role with the Spanish national team, will lend well to her transition to the intense competition of the BIG EAST."
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Prior to Arkansas, she played for one year at Oklahoma State. Rodriguez played in six games for the Cowgirls during the 2024-25 season, totaling nine points, eight rebounds and one assist.
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The Barcelona, Spain, native helped her country to a 6-1 record and the silver medal at the 2024 FIBA U18 Women's Eurobasket Championships. She averaged 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists at the tournament.
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