Victoria Alimonda Class: Junior Hometown: Sao Paola, Brazil High School: Dos Pueblos Last College: Santa Barbara C.C. Height: 5-6 Birthdate: 11/29/1986

THIS SEASON: Victoria Alimonda, a 2007-2008 junior college transfer and Brazilian native, will challenge for a spot in USC's regular lineup.

SUMMER OF 2007: Alimonda took second at the 2007 Los Angeles City Championship and competed in the California State and Santa Barbara City Championships.

SANTA BARBARA C.C.: Alimonda led SBCC to its first Community College Women's State Golf title as a 2006-07 sophomore and earned Western State Conference Player of the Year honors. Alimonda was second in the state event with a 145 ... She also helped SBCC to a the 2005 and 2006 WSC titles, earning team MVP honors both years.

HIGH SCHOOL: Alimonda prepped one year at Dos Pueblos High in Goleta, Calif., as an exchange student where she helped the girls' golf team to 2003 Channel League and CIF-Southern Section titles ... She was second in the California State High School Championships.

BRAZIL: Alimonda was second at the 2002 Brazilian Junior Championships and helped Brazil to the 2001 Peugeot Challenge Cup ... She was fourth at the 2003 Brazilian Amateur Championships.

PERSONAL: Alimonda was born on Nov. 29, 1986 ... She is the daughter of Paulo Alimonda and Silvia Curti.