2012-13 (AS A SOPHOMORE)
Cynthia played in three games as a sophomore … became eligible Dec. 17, 2012 after transferring from Santa Rosa JC ... made first career PSU appearance against Sacramento State (2/9) ... recorded first career rebound against Northern Colorado (3/2) in four minutes played.

PRIOR TO PORTLAND STATE
Spent one year at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif. She helped the Bear Cubs to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) NorCal semifinals where they lost to Foothill College. The Bear Cubs finished 24-7, 13-1 in Big 8 Conference play to take the conference championship.

AT WINDSOR HS
Lettered all four years in basketball ... two-time All-Sonoma Country League first team selection ... two-time All-Empire first team selection ... earned scholar athlete honors all four years ... named the Press Democrat’s Player of the Week in February 2010 ... the Jaguars finished 13-14 overall and 7-5 in conference in 2008-09 ... before going 16-12 overall in 2009-10.

PERSONAL
Born July 10, 1992 ... daughter of Jeffrey and Rowena Arata ... has one sister: Angela Arata ... enjoys swimming ... favorite shooter is Nicholas Milan and basketball idol is Monica Mertle ... majoring in communication.