Birth Date: | Barranquilla, Columbia |
Height: | 5-8 |
Year: | Senior |
Hometown: | Bogota , Colombia |
High School: | Jontan School |
Major: | Mechanical Engineering |
A strong student and a consistent player, Arturo's strength lies
in his play in singles matches...working toward earning a spot in
the day-to-day lineup...
AT TECH -- In 2011-12 (Junior): Did not
see any action during the 2011-12 season.
In 2010-11 (Sophomore): Arturo was 2-7 in singles matches
and 2-3 in doubles for a combined 4-10 record in his second season
with the Golden Eagles...played a couple of doubles matches in the
fall season before a wrist injury forced him to the sidelines for
the remainder of the tournament schedule....returned in the spring
and 2-2 in doubles when paired with James Crawford, including a 2-1
record in OVC matches...had success at No. 6 singles where he
managed a 2-3 record.
In 2009-2010 (Freshman): Arturo went 8-5
overall in singles play including a 4-2 record in OVC
contests...managed a 7-3 record in doubles matches, helping the
Golden Eagles finish second in the standings 4-2 individual
mark...won six of his last 10 matches...saw limited action in
tournament play posting a 1-1 record in his two singles
bouts.
Before Tech: Attended high school at Jontan School of
Bogota, Colombia...played volleyball, ping pong and
tennis...finished the year ranked No. 1 in his class...competed in
and won national tournaments, as well as an international
tournament in Germany.
Personal: Son of Arturo Santa and and Nancy Ruize of Bogota, Colombia...born on December 22, 1990...major is mechanical engineering.