Arnaldo Lovera Class: Junior Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170 Birthdate: 01/30/1989 Academic Major: Business Administration

2008: Went 13-6 overall in singles play and an impressive 9-2 in dual meet action ... Took over a solid spot in the starting six in early March, thanks to a seven-match winning streak at No. 6 singles from March 1 to April 4 ... Also did not complete two matches during that stretch ... Struggled to a 5-5 record before the winning streak ... Was limited in fall play due to an injury, recording a 4-4 record ... Posted a 2-1 doubles record in tournaments, competing at the Wofford Fall Challenge with Nico Ospina and going 2-0 (10/5-6) ... A member of the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Team.

2007: Had a sensational rookie season, becoming one of just 12 players in school history to win 20 matches in a season ... Finished 20-7 overall in singles play and 4-0 in doubles play ... Played in No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 singles slots, going 4-2 at No. 5 and 4-1 at No. 6 ... Added a 6-1 record in Peach Belt Conference play ... Teamed with partners Sandy Franz, Javier Tori and Renzo Airaldi in doubles ... Went 2-0 with Airaldi.

Personal: Born on Sept. 30, 1989 ... Son of Arnaldo and Bonnie Lovera ... Has two sisters, Daniela and Oriana, and one brother, Luis Alfredo ... Daniela is a senior on the women's tennis team ... A business administration major ... Hobbies include going to the gym, boxing, movies and dancing ... Favorite movie is "Borat" ... Favorite song is "Rise Up" ... Hero growing up was Rafael Nadal ... Admires boxing champion Antonio Margorito.