Reykjavík, Iceland – Former Loyola University Chicago women's basketball student-athlete Thoranna Kika Hodge-Carr signed a professional contract with Valur Körfubolti, the club announced Wednesday.

Hodge-Carr, who's originally from Keflavik, Iceland, started 23-of-30 games in her final season at Loyola in 2024-25. She recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in a win at Saint Louis on Jan. 18, playing all 40 minutes. She matched her season-high five assists twice and scored a season-best 15 points at George Washington on Jan. 5, going 9-for-10 at the line. She grabbed four or more rebounds in 10 games and ranked fifth on the team with 35 made free throws.

In 2023-24, she started 24-of-28 games and averaged 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25.0 minutes per game. She shot 45-percent from the field and scored in every game. Season highlights included 14 points and six assists vs. SIUE and a 12-point, seven-rebound effort vs. Eastern Illinois. She had at least one assist in all but four games and was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.

"I'm very excited to be joining Val for the upcoming season. After good conversations with Head Coach Jamil Abiad and careful consideration, I thought this was the right environment for me. I look forward to working with a powerful group and becoming part of the Valur family! " said Hodge-Carr.

Prior to arriving in the United States, Hodge-Carr helped Keflavík win the Icelandic Championship, the Cup Championship in both 2017 and 2018, and the KK Hún Championship in those same years. She was also a member of the Icelandic national team in 2019.

Hodge-Carr becomes the fifth Rambler to turn professional under Head Coach Allison Guth and the ninth since 2010 to sign a pro contract. She joins a distinguished group that includes Naelle Bernard, Sam Galanopoulos, Emma Nolan, Sophia Nolan, Troy Hambric, Taylor Manuel, Bre Hampton-Bey, and Allison Day.