Academy of Art University Athletics

2023: 2023-24 Academic All-PacWest Team ... Calvo Mendez made an appearance in 16 matches this season while starting 13 as a Defender  ... took seven shots, a career high, with three on target ... totaled 1,109 minutes played, bringing her career total to 3,907 ... played seven full 90 minute matches.

2022: 2022-23 Academic All-PacWest Team ... Calvo Mendez made an appearance in all 18 matches and starting 13 this season as a Defender ... Recorded a new season-high in Minutes Played as an Urban Knight in their 4th year totaling 1,297 minutes ... Totaled three shots, two of which were on goal (.667)

2021: 2021-22 Academic All-PacWest Team … Was one of eight Urban Knights to appear in all 15 ART U matches, starting in 13 of those contests and logging a total of 1,036 minutes played (all career highs) … Ended the campaign without a goal or point, but did help contribute to four shutouts as a defender … Totaled three shots, two of which were on goal (.667) … Season highs: Minutes – 91 (9/10 vs. CSUMB) … Shots – 1 (three times; last: 10/8 vs. HILO) … Shots on goal – 1 (9/22 at HNU)

2020-21: 2020-21 Academic All-PacWest… Appeared in all six matches during the COVID-19 shortened season, starting in five matches and totaling 308 minutes … Contributed to one shutout as a defender … Season highs: Minutes – 75 (2/11/21 at HNU).

2019: 2019-20 Academic All-PacWest … appeared in six matches totaling 157 minutes.

Previous Experience: Calvo Mendez graduated from IES Ray Pastor in 2019 ... played for club team CD Tacon and won the Madrid Under-18 league.

Personal: Raquel Calvo Mendez was born in Madrid, Spain ... parents are Hotensia and Jose ... has one sister, Lourdes ... favorite food is pasta and pizza ... favorite music is pop ... favorite professional team is Real Madrid FC ... life hero is Iker Casillas ... non-sport hobbies include playing the guitar, reading, drawing, and films ... Motion Pictures & Television major.