Overview
- Universitario published roster updates on Monday and Tuesday, publicly listing several players who will not be in the 2026-27 squad and announcing targeted renewals.
- The club confirmed that 38-year-old Brazilian receiver Elis Bento will not return after three seasons with Universitario and a meniscus surgery following a 2024/25 injury.
- Universitario officially renewed 34-year-old attacker Karla Ortiz for 2026-27 and described her as the veteran leader who will anchor a retooled attack.
- Media report that Bento is likely to detail her next steps on her personal social channels, while outlets and the club named other departures including Coraima Gómez, Zaira Manzo, Angélica Malinverno, Alexandra Machado, María Paula Rodríguez and Mara Leao.
- Universitario framed the moves as part of a strategic push under coach Francisco Hervás to improve on last season’s third-place finish and mount a serious challenge for the club’s first LPV title.