Claudia Acin

The Liberty University Women’s Basketball Headshots are Photographed on Media Day on September 4, 2024. (Photo By: Kendall Tidwell)

Class:
Junior
Position:
G
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Girona, Spain
Prev School:
Les Alzines

2024-25 (So.)

Appeared in 29 games off the bench
Top stats included field goal percentage (57.8), three-point field goal percentage (46.7 on 7-of-15) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.64, 41 assists to 25 turnovers)
Scored all six of her points during the fourth quarter of a Nov. 24 victory at Towson
Dished out a season-best six assists against Christopher Newport (Nov. 30)
Pulled down a season-high five rebounds in eight minutes against Sam Houston on Jan. 9
Tallied a season-high eight points during a Jan. 11 win over LA Tech, hitting both of her three-point attempts and both of her foul shots
Recorded a game-high +12 plus-minus in 10 minutes during the regular-season finale vs. Western Kentucky (March 8)
Totaled five assists and zero turnovers during a CUSA semifinal victory over LA Tech (March 14)
CSC Academic All-District Team
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2023-24 (Fr.)

Made 31 appearances as backup point guard during her freshman campaign
Played a productive 23 minutes off the bench at No. 13 Texas on Nov. 12, posting eight points and three assists
Contributed five points, a career-high six rebounds and a season-high four assists to a Jan. 27 home win over Jacksonville State
Scored a career-high nine points during a Feb. 17 win against Sam Houston
Made two triples in a game for the first time as part of an eight-point outing, Feb. 22 vs. FIU
CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

Prep

Graduated from Les Alzines in Girona, Spain
Catalonia U18 League MVP for the 2022-23 season
Averaged 18 points, 4 assists and 3 steals for Basquet Girona in 2022-23, helping her team to first place in the Catalonia U18 League and fifth in the Spanish Championship

Personal

Daughter of Xavier Acin Fontane and Laura Gonzalez Vaca
Father played professional soccer for Girona FC and Llagostera FC
Birthday is April 13
Interdisciplinary studies major

Student-Athlete Q&A

What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?

It’s a very good school, where I feel safe, and I also like the atmosphere and the team.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
A paddle player called Agustin Tapia because I saw him fight for his dream until he got it and he has never given up. Now being world number 1 in his sport, he keeps working as the same and he is also a great person.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I won the Catalan U18 Championship.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would choose 11 because it was the first number I ever wore and it’s my favorite number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad played professional soccer In Girona Fc and Llagostera Fc.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
WhatsApp

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hanging out with my friends.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Leonel Messi

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Colgando en Tus Manos

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece because I love the beaches and the weather there.