AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008-09: Posted a 6-6 record playing in the No. 2 doubles position... 4-3 with Dylan Schrode and 2-3 with AJ Nelson... in singles competition Rafael earned a record of 2-4 in the No. 2 spot and 3-7 at No. 3... during post season he went 2-0 with doubles partner Matt Feeley after playing A-10 opponents Duquesne and LaSalle.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007-08: Posted a 1-7 record in singles play at the No. 5, 6 spot...recorded a 7-5, 3-6, 1-0(8) win over Logan Bricker of UMBC...went 0-2 in doubles play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Top 10 in New England Boys 18 and under ... also played soccer.

PERSONAL: Born January 18, 1988 ... son of Rafael Arana de la Garza and Lolin Palazuelos Rodriguez ... has one sister Mariana Arana.