Heavy-hitting Texas standout Sara Mansur is already making an impact in her first year with the Brown Bears. This fall, she registered her first collegiate victory over Ali Paradis of Marshall at the William and Mary Invitational in September, and compiled a 4-7 doubles record through the season with various partners. In juniors, she was a two-time Texas state singles champion, and was consistently ranked in the top-200 of the national junior ranks. Her mental steadiness and power game are welcomed assets to the squad, and she'll be a player to watch for years to come.

Getting to know Sara Mansur:

Concentration: Undecided

The best thing about Brown is: The people

I can't imagine life without: My friends, my ipod, ice cream

The one thing I miss about living at home is: My family... and the sun

When I'm not playing tennis I'm: Hanging out with my friends, sleeping, enjoying life

When I was a kid I thought I would grow up to be: The pink power ranger