Arruda was injured for most of her junior season, but has been an All-Region selection all three years at OBU and honorable mention All-America in 2005. She holds OBU records for goals in a game (5), shots on goal in a game (7), points in a game (12), goals in a season (14), season points (36), season shots (65), season shots on goal (42), season game winners (4), career goals (27), career assists (16), career points (70), career shots (142), career shots on goal (87) and career game winners (7). Arruda is a two-time NAIA All-America Scholar Athlete. She is the daughter of Edimar P. Arruda and Licia Arruda.

About Katya

Nickname: Katynha

Favorite Bible Verse: James 4:6

Favorite Athlete/Team: Ronaldhino / Barcelona

One thing OBU Soccer Fans Need to Know About Me: I love soccer but the most important thing in my life is that I know and trust in God. Everything I do, I do with my heart because God is my strength.

I picked OBU because OBU means Oklahoma Brazilian University.