Tania Varela Class: Sophomore Hometown: Quito, Ecuador High School: Alliance Academy

Fall 2007: Went 1-3 in singles and 10-2 in doubles when paired with Lauren Lucido for fall tournament play ... won Flight 2 doubles with Lucido at the ITA Eastern Championships, Sept. 14 - 16 ... advanced to the third round of doubles with Lucido at the ITA East Regional Championships, Oct. 20 - 21.

2006-07: Named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year ... earned a spot on the All-Patriot League First Team ... posted a 9-5 dual singles record while mostly playing in the No. 1 spot ... teamed with Ashley Globerman to record a mark of 8-5 in dual doubles action ... the pair also had a 2-1 record against league opponents ... the duo additionally went 10-0 in tournament doubles play ... tallied a record of 9-2 in tournament singles.

Personal/High School: Graduated from Alliance Academy International ... was ranked first in Ecuador, fourth in South America, and 298th in the ITA ... daughter of Alfredo Varela and Priscila Alvarado ... is majoring in management.