Meet the Jaguars: Madeline Arellano

As Texas A&M–San Antonio counts down the days until it begins intercollegiate athletics, the university's athletic department is introducing its players to the TAMUSA Community. Today's featured athlete is softball player Madeline Arellano.

Arellano is a catcher from Georgetown, Texas. She began her college career at Ranger College, a two-year college in north central Texas, but her freshman season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She had two home runs in 46 at-bats and hit .261 at Ranger College.

WHY SHE CHOSE TAMUSA: "I love San Antonio!"

FAVORITE PART of BEING at TAMUSA: "My favorite part is being involved in the culture and how nice the community is"

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Houston Astros

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Kobe Bryant

FAVORITE FOOD: Lettuce burgers

FAVORITE MOVIE: End of Watch

FAVORITE SPORTS MOVIE: Remember the Titans

FAVORITE TV/STREAMING SHOW: Friends

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Colorado

MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE: Her family

FAVORITE BOOK: The Fault in Our Stars

MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS EXPERIENCE: "Traveling around to play softball in new places and all the weather conditions we deal with"