Diana Mendez Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bogota, Colombia High School: Gimnasio Los Portales Birthdate: 03/26/1990

2007-08: Runner-up in the MVC No. 6 singles as well as No. 3 doubles with Meghana Paritala...won Star Doubles Flight at the Minnesota Invitational alongside Ashton Schwerin...second most singles wins on team with 20.

Personal: Ranked fourth in Colombia in the under-18 junior rankings before coming to UNI...ranked among the top five juniors in her country throughout much of her career...chose UNI "because of the strong academic programs"...daughter of Jordge Mendez and Diana C. Borrero...born March 26, 1990.

GETTING TO KNOW...DIANA MENDEZ

Hero: Parents

Favorite Food: Seafood

Favorite Athlete: Rafael Nadal

Favorite Movie: American History X

Favorite Book: The Notebook

Favorite Website: Facebook

Best Place to Eat in Cedar Falls: Hu Hot

Favorite Subject in School: Math

Season Goal: "Go undefeated this season."