As a freshman: Emerged as one of the Bulldogs top swimmers in her first semester on campus ... Won her first collegiate event in her first collegiate meet vs. Boston College (Oct. 14), claiming the 200 free ... Also finished second in the 100 free in that same meet ... Earned 12 top-three finishes ... Finished second in the 200 free and the 100 back against Siena (Nov. 12) ... Tied for second in the 50 free agains Vermont (Nov. 20).

Before Bryant: A 2011 graduate from Bridgewater-Raritan High School ... Four-year varsity letterwinner on the girl's swimming team ... Named a team captain during her junior and senior seasons ... Recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2009-10 ... Named to the Scholastic All-American Team after her senior campaign ... Was the top point-scorer during her four years at Bridgewater-Raritan ... Member of the National Honors Society.

Personal: The daughter of Ricardo and Laura, Mara Victoria Valenzuela was born May 15, 1993.