10/24/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Alabama Highlights
Freshman Season (2005-06)
- Posted a singles overall record of 5-9
- Won No. 6 singles match against SEC rival Mississippi State in two quick sets of 6-2 and 6-1
- Helped in UA’s upset over South Carolina with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win
- Was victorious in her singles match at the NCAA Regionals against higher-ranked Virginia, 6-3 and 6-2
- Was 2-7 overall in doubles
Prep Highlights
- Before coming to Alabama, Ayala was ranked #1 in Ecuador
- Played tennis in Ecuador for 18 yearss
- Played on the COSAT circuit for four years
- Participated on the Ecuador National Team
- Won the South American Tennis Championship
Personal Information
- Mother is Catalina Manchero and her father is Raul Ayala.
- Her brother, Martin, is 15 years old and plays tennis in Ecuador as well.
- Major: Exercise Science
- Full name: Sofia Carolina Ayala
- Birthdate: April 27, 1987
- Other interests: music and dancing
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