Briar Cliff University

2017: Appeared in 75 sets as a sophomore, led the team in service aces with 14. Cruz was second on the team in kills with 187 and averaged 2.5 kills per set and was third in blocks with 43 (eight solo, 35 assisted)….also had 59 digs and one assist…notched a season-high 19 kills against Missouri Baptist and had a season-high four service aces against Dordt.

2016: First season with the Charger volleyball program...led the squad in blocks with 61.0 and was third in kills with 162...was second on the team in service aces with 16 and also had 42 digs...notched a season-high 13 kills against Loras and had a season-high 9.0 blocks against Morningside. 

HS: Eight-time letterwinner for the Na Menehune of Moanalua High School with three in volleyball, three in basketball and two in football...first team All-State and first team All-Conference as a senior.

Personal: Son of Guy Cruz Jr. and Kristina Tupa...physical therapy major...favorite TV show is The Flash...favorite fast food place is Subway.