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At UTRGV (2024-26): Appeared in 45 games in a reserve role over her two seasons with the Vaqueros program and averaged 1.1 points on 29.6 percent shooting, including a 26.1 percent clip (12-of-46) from the perimeter, along with 0.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game … played in 26 games as a freshman and found the scoring column in nine of those outings, highlighted by a career-high nine points on 3-of-5 from beyond the arc in her collegiate debut at Houston (11/5/24). She also dished out a career high six assists to go along with two points and two rebounds in a home win vs. Arlington Baptist (11/23/24) … scored in five of her 19 appearances in 2025-26 … played in a career-high 19 minutes and tallied two points, three boards and two assists in a New Year’s Eve match-up vs. Nicholls. 
 
Before College: Was a four-year starter and three-year team captain at Lake City High School, where she helped led the Timberwolves to an Idaho Class 5A state runner-up finish and was named to the all-tournament team … earned 2023-24 5A first team all-state and all-league honors as a senior after averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 steals a game … was a three-time all-league and a two-time all-state pick … scored more than 1,000 points over her prep career, finished with 369 points in her final season at LCHS with 61 made 3-pointers and shot better than 42 percent from the perimeter. 
 
More on Sophia: Born in Spokane, Washington … parents are Terry and Kelli Zufelt … father Terry (football) and mother Kelli (WBB) both played collegiately at Eastern Oregon … aspires to go to law school and become a lawyer … favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys … favorite athlete is Tara Davis-Woodhall … favorite singers are Mariah the Scientist and PartyNextDoor … favorite movie is “Hocus Pocus” … favorite foods are steak and potatoes … currently majoring in finance.
 
Why Sophia chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because the community was amazing and beautiful. The coaches give a family environment and are willing to push you and care for you as a person at the same time. It was a great opportunity to be a part of a new program, conference, team and the chance to build a winning championship culture.”