Hawaii Pacific University Athletics

Prior to HPU:
High School/Location: Daisho Gakuen HS/Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
Awards/Accolades:        Quarterfinal of the All Japan Senbatsu HS tournament
                                           3^rd Place in Singles in Osaka HS Selection Tournament
 
Previous Performance:
2020 (Louisiana Tech): Saw action in four spring matches, recording an 0-2 dual singles record ... Played all matches from No. 6 spot ... Went 1-1 in dual doubles ... Lone win came with Nadja Manjon versus Southern (2/28).

2019 (Louisiana Tech): Saw action in all four events, posting a 4-7 singles mark ... Registered a straight-set victory over SEMO in first collegiate match played at UCA Fall Invite ... Picked up one win from either No. 4 or No. 5 spot at other three tournaments as well ... Went 7-5 in doubles, teaming up with Nadja Manjon, Andrea Perez-Lopez and Ana Jover ... Won two matches at Ragin' Cajuns Invitational from court three ... Ended season going 2-0 at Tops'L Invitational with victories over Nicholls State and New Orleans.

Personal:
Hometown: Sanda, Hyogen, Japan
Parents and Siblings: Jun (father), Misaki (mother), Daiki (brother)
Nickname: Riko
Hobbies:  Taking pictures, listening to music
Favorite Foods: Sushi
Favorite Movies: Harry Potter
Favorite Music Artists: ONE OK ROCK, Ed Sheeran
Favorite Athletes: Naomi Osaka
Major: Undecided
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: I would like to be healthy, happy, work hard, and have a family.
What made you choose HPU?: I felt coach Lauren is very nice people when I talked to her on the phone. I heard the team is very nice and players are very conscious. Also, Hawaii is a great location where I can go swimming, hiking, and shopping!