Made the team again as a walk on … He’s the kind of guy you want on your team … Will help at the bottom of the lineup … Has stepped up to the collegiate level of play … Will provide depth … More focused and determined to improve his game this season.
SENIOR (2009-10): Ended his collegiate career with a 4-2 singles record and was undefeated at 4-0 in doubles … Posted an unblemished 8-0 mark in doubles all four years … Defeated Sean de la Bastide from Embry-Riddle 6-2, 6-2 then defeated Andrew Lerner from Jacksonville in three sets 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to advanced to the quarterfinals of the Embry-Riddle Open … Finished his college playing career up 6-1, 5-0 in the SSC Tournament against Saint Leo's Jeff Hanrahan.
JUNIOR (2008-09): Finished the spring semester with a 5-1 singles record and an undefeated 3-0 doubles record … Lost only to division I opponent Bucknell … Made it to the consolation semifinal of the ITA South Regional … Posted a 3-3 singles record and a 2-0 doubles record.
SOPHOMORE (2007-08): Fell to Florida Southern’s Ben Taylor in the first round of the ITA Regional during the fall … Played three matches in the sixth position … Posted a 3-0 record beating opponents from Saint Leo, Eckerd, and Brandeis … Went 1-0 in doubles with Marcello D’Armas.
FRESHMAN (2006-07): Posted a 6-1 singles record with a perfect 5-0 record in the sixth slot … Shut out Eckerd’s Alex Moxam in conference action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played all four years at East Mecklenburg High under coach Jim Accord … Team captain all four years … Compiled a 21-1 record his senior season and only lost in the state tournament … Awarded MVP and All-Conference all four years … Received the NCHSAA State Participation Award for 2003, 2004, and 2005 … Was a 2005 semifinalist at the NC Junior State Closed … Ranked as high as 11 in North Carolina U-18 Juniors.
PERSONAL: Son of Alvaro and Gloria Barragan … Has two sisters, Gina and Natalie … Marketing major.